Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Woman Confronts Loud Foreign Tourists on Bangkok BTS Train
A Bangkok BTS passenger confronted a group of loud foreign teenagers who responded with verbal abuse and crude gestures near Sala Daeng station last Thursday, sparking online backlash that led to the tour company removing their Thailand iti
Luktung Singer Sunari Cancels Concert Due to Severe Illness
Popular luktung singer Sunari Ratchasima cancelled her performance at a Kanchanaburi event after being hospitalized with severe abdominal pain at Kasemrad International Hospital.
GDH Launches New Content Universe, Eyes Global IP Expansion
Thai film company GDH launched its "GDH CIRCLES Feel Good" platform to unite filmmakers and audiences through a membership system while announcing multiple new films including a "50 First Dates" adaptation with Sony Pictures set for Septemb
Thailand Braces for Oil Price Spike Amid Middle East Tensions
Thailand's deputy finance minister warned that Middle East tensions threatening Red Sea shipping could spike global oil prices, risking inflation and reduced consumer spending power across the energy-importing nation. The government is acce
Thailand Pursues New Trade Deals to Counter US Tariffs
Thailand is implementing forced labor prevention measures and pursuing new trade agreements to counter US tariffs and reduce dependence on the American market amid volatile global trade conditions.
Savings Bank Launches Auto-Savings Account for Small Traders
The Government Savings Bank launched the "Maha Heng" savings account, which automatically transfers daily merchant sales into dedicated savings at 0.50% annual interest, helping small business owners build financial reserves without tax lia
Bodybuilding Association Adviser Files for Thai Sports Authority Chief
A bodybuilding association adviser has filed as the third candidate to lead Thailand's Sports Authority, with the application window closing July 29, 2026.
Thai Volleyball Star Confident in Double Championship Sweep
Thailand's women's volleyball star Omsirin Sasipaporn believes the team can sweep both tournaments of the 2026 SEA V Cup, with competitions scheduled for late July and early August in Vietnam and Chiang Mai before the Asian Championship in
Emminence Group Expands Health-Tech Business Amid Strong Growth
Emminence Group is expanding its health-tech operations to become a comprehensive solution partner for affordable healthcare innovation across Thailand, operating four business divisions in dental, medical, healthcare, and industrial sector
News Website Isaan Poll Names Top Figures, Anutin Ranks Fourth
Khon Kaen University's midyear poll of northeastern residents named top figures across 14 categories, with Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul ranking fourth for Prime Minister of the Year. The survey of 1,082 people across 20 provinces will be f
Thailand Raises GDP Growth Target to 2.5%
Thailand's Ministry of Finance raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 2.5% from 1.6%, citing strong export demand and increased investment driving economic expansion.
Officials Share Cyber Crime Lessons, AI-Era Threats
A Securities and Exchange Commission official shared cybercrime investigation lessons with Thai police, highlighting how digital evidence and international cooperation helped dismantle call-center scam operations in northern Thailand.