Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thailand Allocates 40 Million Baht to Stabilize Coconut Prices
Thailand's government is allocating 40 million baht to purchase surplus mature coconuts and stabilize prices for farmers across eight major coconut-producing provinces through October 2025.
Thailand Releases 2568 Digital Census Results for Northern Region
Thailand's National Statistical Office released 2568 census data for the northern region at an event in Chiang Mai, revealing significant demographic shifts including an aging population that will require enhanced government welfare and hea
Krung Thai Card Targets Mid-Year Growth With New Customer Segments
Krung Thai Card posted 4.4 billion baht profit in the first half of 2026 and is targeting growth in the second half by focusing on higher-income earners and young professionals, with credit card spending already outpacing industry averages.
Manager Backs Charlotte's Decision Not to Renew Contract
Manager Nawat Kulrattanachai supports Miss Universe Thailand contestant Charlotte Austin's decision not to renew her contract, saying he understands her desire to grow despite personally developing her as an artist. Austin has approximately
Kulvutti Advances to Second Round at World Badminton Championships
Thailand's Kulvutti Viwitshanto, the world's second-ranked badminton player, cruised past Sri Lanka's Viren Nettasinghe 2-0 at the World Championships in New Delhi to reach the second round. Three other Thai singles players also advanced, t
Princess Sirivannavari Visits Surin Armed Forces
Princess Sirivannavari visited Surin Armed Forces on August 18, meeting with injured personnel and bereaved families while receiving briefings on the unit's security operations. The royal visit included presentations to commanders and a mem
Cholera Outbreak in Yangon Kills One, Thailand Tightens Border Watch
A cholera outbreak in Yangon has killed one person and sickened 149 confirmed cases since early August, prompting Thailand to heighten border surveillance and advise travelers to avoid affected areas and seek vaccination.
Krabi Revokes Appointments for 112 Local Officials
Krabi is revoking 112 civil service appointments by August 31 after committees discovered the recruits were linked to examination fraud in the hiring process.
Youth Footballer Withdraws From TDP Camp With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Watrakorn Changkheeyadi from Mawntong Witthaya withdrew from the TDP Youth Football Selection Camp after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament, with MRI scans at Kasemrad Chachoengsao Hospital confirming the injury requires two weeks
School Milk Supplier Ordered to Stop Production After Bacterial Contamination
Pak Chong Dairy Cooperative was ordered to halt school milk production after testing found bacterial contamination levels 34 times higher than permitted standards in pasteurized milk supplied to schools.
Bangchak Marks 20 Years With Fuel Discount Drive
Bangchak is offering a one baht per litre fuel discount on August 20, 2024, to celebrate 20 years of its Green Miles loyalty programme, available to all members with no minimum purchase required.
Bangkok Orders Three Officials Out For ID Card Fraud Scheme
Bangkok officials are being removed from duty for illegally issuing identity cards to ineligible foreign nationals' children. The crackdown has uncovered nearly 1,500 suspicious registrations across multiple districts.