Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Six Stages of Liver Disease: Symptoms and Prevention
Liver disease progresses through six stages from fatty buildup to cancer, with causes including alcohol, obesity, and hepatitis viruses; early detection through blood tests and lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can help prevent progr
Land Agency Says Only 3 Khao Kradong Cases, Cannot Revoke All Titles
The Department of Land says it can only revoke titles in three court-decided cases and cannot invalidate all deeds for the disputed Khao Kradong land in Buriram, claiming each plot's ownership must be separately litigated.
Politician Calls for Land Bridge Project Cancellation
A Democratic Party MP calls for cancellation of the Land Bridge project linking the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, after a government committee found it economically unfeasible and a fiscal burden, proposing instead to invest in southern
Government Opens Energy Efficiency Investment Support Program
Thailand's energy department is offering businesses up to 3 million baht in co-investment support to upgrade machinery and equipment for energy efficiency, with applications open until July 31, 2026.
iLaw Director Hires Lawyer After Defamation Complaint Filed
iLaw director Yingluck Shinawatra hired a lawyer after a government minister filed a defamation complaint against him over alleged statements linking her to vote-buying operations.
Heavy Rain Floods Buriram City Streets, Residents Face 9 Floods Yearly
Heavy rainfall flooded multiple streets in Buriram Municipality on July 24, with water reaching 50+ centimeters depth. Residents face an average of nine flooding incidents yearly, attributed to clogged drainage pipes filled with waste and g
Thai Golf Foundation Launches Youth Program at Saraburi School
The Thai Golf Foundation launched the Golf Roots Center program at a Saraburi school on July 23, introducing children and youth to golf fundamentals through professional coaching and donated equipment. The initiative aims to expand particip
Army Chief Orders Urgent Security Plan After Border Attack
Thailand's army chief launched an emergency security operation in Narathiwat following a July 22 attack on a border checkpoint that killed five ranger officers, ordering units to close security gaps and strengthen coordination across milita
Union Demands PM Remove NBTC Chair Over Qualification Breach
The National Telecom Company's labor union demands Prime Minister remove NBTC Chair Dr. Sorin Bunyabaichaipruk after a committee found he violated telecommunications law by holding state employment as a physician at Mahidol University in 20
Single Mother of Three Loses Utilities, Stripped of Poverty Card
A single mother of three in Buriram Province has gone without electricity and water for four months and lost her poverty assistance card after her phone number was mistakenly linked to a stock trading account, leaving her unable to afford b
Catering Company Denies Knowledge of ICU Location for Hospital Event
A catering company clarified it delivered pre-cooked Thai dishes for a hospital event but did not know the meal would be served in a pediatric ICU room where an Ang Thong couple's five-day-old son was being treated before his death.
Line Dance Competition Promotes Public Health Nationwide
Thailand held its 2025 Line Dance Competition at the National Stadium on July 24, advancing a royal-patronage sports initiative to promote nationwide public health and regular exercise participation across all regions.