Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
HYROX Bangkok Expects Record 20,000 Fitness Race Competitors
HYROX Bangkok is returning in August 2026 with record-breaking registrations exceeding 20,000 competitors, making it Asia's largest event of the fitness race series and an official qualifier for the 2027 world championships in Hong Kong.
Deputy PM Approves Sports Fund Budget for 10 Associations
Deputy PM Somkid Thongsri approved an 812 million baht sports budget for 10 associations in the 2570 fiscal year, with weightlifting receiving the highest allocation at 35 million baht.
GROHE Launches Premium Wellness Bathroom with Aqua Intelligence
GROHE launches premium Aqua Intelligence bathroom technology featuring smart temperature control and water distribution systems, responding to research showing two-thirds of Asia-Pacific consumers prioritize wellness and home innovation in
D-Sports Stadium Opens Second Thailand Location at Central Northville
D-Sports Stadium opened its second Thailand location at Central Northville, featuring over 30 sports and entertainment activities from AR games to rock climbing in a 2,500-square-meter venue designed for all skill levels.
Thailand Football Team Opens AFC Cup Campaign in Laos
Thailand's national football team prepares for its AFC Cup 2026 qualifier against Laos on July 25 in Vientiane, with players expressing confidence in their readiness despite the away fixture.
Thai Volleyball Men Rally Past Vietnam for Group B Title
Thailand's men's volleyball team rallied from two sets down to defeat Vietnam 3-2 in the SEA V Cup 2026, securing the Group B title with their second consecutive win.
Thai Securities Regulator Charges Bitkub Over Hack Cover-Up
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has charged cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub and two former executives for failing to disclose a May 2021 cyber attack that resulted in the theft of 1.7 billion baht in customer digital assets acr
Thailand Women's Volleyball Drawn With Chinese Taipei in Asian Games
Thailand's women's volleyball team will face Chinese Taipei, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia in Group C of the 2026 Asian Games, with competition running September 16 to October 3 in Japan.
Work From Home Tops Job Searches in Thailand's First Half 2025
Work-from-home topped Thailand's job search keywords in early 2025, while new graduate positions surged to second place as job seekers prioritize flexible arrangements alongside career growth opportunities.
True DTac 5G Launches Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 With Up to 35,700 Baht Discount
True DTac 5G is launching pre-orders for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 foldable smartphones with combined discounts reaching 35,700 baht and flexible payment options including zero-interest installments up to 36 months.
Thailand Must Overhaul Welfare Database System
Thailand's welfare card system has wrongly denied benefits to thousands of genuinely poor citizens due to strict criteria and fragmented government databases that fail to communicate with each other.
Democrat Party Says Investigators Face Threats Over Senate Corruption Probe
Abhisit Vejjajiva said investigators probing alleged Senate corruption are facing intimidation, pledging the Democrat Party will protect those involved and push forward with the inquiry despite threats.