Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thailand Tightens Crackdown on Foreign-Owned Nominee Businesses
Thailand is intensifying enforcement against foreign-owned nominee businesses with new deep-data analysis starting August 1st, examining corporate structures and financial records to identify violations while protecting legitimate investors
Thailand Pursues Dialogue and Law Enforcement in South Border Conflict
Thailand's government is pursuing simultaneous peace talks and strict law enforcement to address southern border violence, with officials saying over half of dissident groups are willing to dialogue while those committing violence will face
17.3 Million Thai Workers Face Retirement Crisis
Over 17 million Thai workers nearing retirement lack adequate savings to sustain themselves in old age, according to the National Savings Fund, highlighting a growing crisis as Thailand's population ages.
Thailand Honors Zero Dropout Program Pioneer at Government House
Thailand's government honored former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and other contributors to the Zero Dropout Plus program at an awards ceremony on July 24, recognizing efforts to bring out-of-school children back into education.
Trump Implements New Import Tariffs; Thailand Faces 12.5% Rate
The U.S. imposed new import tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 countries and the EU, with Thailand facing the higher 12.5% rate alongside China, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. The increase from the previous temporary 10% rate takes effect immediat
60-Year-Old Caregiver Fights to Restore Welfare Card Amid Land Confusion
A 60-year-old caregiver in Chachoengsao has had her state welfare card revoked repeatedly since 2016 because land records in Nakhon Si Thammarat are registered under her name, though she insists she never owned the property and cannot affor
Bangkok Raises Property Tax on Fruit Farms in City
Bangkok plans to increase property tax on agricultural land including fruit farms, raising rates by 0.02 percent across multiple property value brackets under the 2019 Land and Building Tax Act.
Thailand Orders Local Governments to Adopt Civil Service Termination Standards by August 1
Thailand's Civil Service Commission has ordered all local governments to adopt standardized termination criteria by August 1, requiring provincial governors to finalize and sign off on new personnel policies by the end of July.
BIZ Launches BIZGENES Brand at Medical Symposium
Medical technology firm BIZ unveiled BIZGENES, a new Precision Health brand offering personalized health solutions based on DNA insights, at a Bangkok symposium featuring international experts discussing preventive care approaches.
Thailand's FM Reaffirms US Alliance During Manila Talks
Thailand's foreign minister reaffirmed the US alliance with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila, pledging closer cooperation on security, trade and combating online scams.
Gulf Edge and Cognizant Partner to Boost Thailand's AI Growth
Gulf Edge and Cognizant have partnered to accelerate AI adoption across Thailand's banking, energy, healthcare and other key industries through combined infrastructure and engineering expertise. The collaboration aims to establish Thailand
One Year After Thailand-Cambodia War, Building Bridges Over Walls
A year after an undeclared war killed nearly 150 people and displaced tens of thousands, Thailand and Cambodia remain locked in mutual distrust despite a fragile ceasefire, though civilian efforts to build cross-border understanding continu