Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Khon Kaen Village Revives Rain Ritual With Doraemon Dolls
Villagers in northeastern Thailand revived an ancient rain-making ritual by parading Doraemon and Chi dolls instead of real cats through their community, as a severe drought threatens their rice crops after two months without significant ra
Thailand Hosts Lanna Music Festival to Boost Global Soft Power
The Regional Public Relations Office 3 of the Public Relations Department (PRD) organized the “Lanna Soft Power Music Fest” in Chiang Mai to promote Thailand’s music soft power through the disti...
Deputy PM Denies Rumors of New Green-Red Political Alliance
Deputy PM Yossanan Wongswatsdi denied rumors of a new green-red political alliance at a Government House press conference, saying the government is focused on economic issues and disaster management rather than political news.
Thailand, Indonesia Launch Joint Economic Partnership Forum
Thailand and Indonesia launched a strategic economic partnership forum in Jakarta, with PM Anutin proposing closer ties in manufacturing, logistics, halal economy, and green energy to boost bilateral trade toward $23 billion.
Thai Actress Recovers After Spine Surgery to Promote Hit Film
Thai actress Ama Tao, 80, attended her film's premiere just one month after spinal fusion surgery despite doctor's orders for three-month recovery, urging audiences to support the film's box office success.
Port FC Unveils 2026/2027 Season Jersey Design
Port FC unveiled its 2026/2027 season jersey designed around a "Feel The Heartbeat" theme that symbolizes the connection between fans and players. The kit priced at 990 baht is available for pre-order through August 31, 2025, with shipments
Sansiri Partners With PASS Education on Family Housing Campaign
Sansiri is partnering with PASS Education to market homes to young families, positioning residences as learning environments for children aged 0-6 and offering discounts up to 2 million baht on select properties.
Thailand Cracks Down on Unlicensed Tour Operators and Guides
Thailand's Tourism Authority found 68 unlicensed tour companies and 129 unlicensed guides operating illegally in the first half of 2025, intensifying nationwide enforcement to improve service standards and protect travelers.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Arrives in Thailand for Official Visit
Myanmar President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Thailand on August 6 for his first official state visit since taking office, with talks focused on security cooperation and bilateral economic ties.
BEM Offers Free Art Training for High School Students
BEM Art Training 2025 offers free art instruction to high school students seeking to build portfolios for university applications, with classes taught by a senior lecturer at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang every Saturday
Navy Defends Border Base Upgrades Against Criticism
Thailand's navy defended upgrades to border bases in Chanthaburi and Trat following July clashes, saying improvements include facilities and fortifications designed to enhance personnel safety and national defence readiness across varied te
Prince of Songkhla University Debuts CAR-T Cell Cancer Treatment
Prince of Songkhla University's Faculty of Medicine has unveiled a locally-developed CAR-T Cell cancer treatment with a 90 percent recovery rate, reducing costs from 20 million baht to 2 million baht per patient. The university is expanding