Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Road Project Only 40% Complete With 6 Days Left
A 9.3 million baht road project in Yasothon province is only 40% complete with six days remaining, and officials have flagged a suspicious seven-day extension as potential corruption designed to shield the contractor from penalty fines.
Thai Beauty Brand Subi Launches Hair Setting Mascara for Digital-Age Women
Thai beauty brand Subi has launched a hair-setting mascara designed to combat frizz and flyaways in Thailand's humid climate, created by three co-founders who identified the gap after finding existing products unsuitable for local condition
Invasive Nutria Ravage Palm Oil Farms, South Fears Economic Disaster
Invasive African nutria are destroying palm oil plantations in Chumphon province, with one farmer losing over 300 saplings to the rodents, and officials warning the infestation could devastate Thailand's entire southern oil palm industry if
Seven Asian Nations Including Thailand Bid for 2046 World Cup
Seven Asian nations including Thailand, South Korea, China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are jointly bidding to host the 2046 FIFA World Cup, leveraging their existing stadium infrastructure and capacity.
Anutin Pledges Government Support for Chinese Investment
Prime Minister Anutin pledged full government support for Chinese investment at the Thailand-China Cooperation Expo, emphasizing that technology transfer develops through training and cooperation while assuring investors of Thailand's stabi
Opposition Demands Transparency From Parliamentary Speaker on Saksiam Case
Opposition lawmakers demand the parliamentary speaker reveal committee details and timeline for reviewing a petition seeking a Supreme Court inquiry into the anti-corruption body's handling of Saksiam Chidchob's stock manipulation case.
PM Reaffirms Thailand-China Ties, Pledges Investment Support
Thailand's Prime Minister pledged continued investment support and strengthened ties with China at the Thailand–China Cooperation Expo 2026 in Bangkok, emphasizing the two nations' deep 1,000-year relationship and commitment to mutual prosp
Civil Society Submits Huas Case Evidence to Opposition Coalition
A civil society group submitted evidence on the Huas political scandal to opposition leaders, naming nine officials including the Prime Minister for review as the Election Commission continues its investigation with a mid-August deadline.
Opposition Fears Senate Election Case Will Be Truncated
Opposition leaders worry the Senate election fraud case could be weakened through selective prosecutions targeting only low-level operatives while sparing political masterminds and networks.
New Direct Flight Links Udon Thani to Tokyo via Bangkok
Thai VietJet launches a new connecting flight service from Udon Thani to Tokyo via Bangkok, allowing passengers to check baggage through to their final destination. The route positions the northeastern airport as a regional hub while suppor
Finance Ministry Extends Welfare Card Benefits for Two More Months
The Finance Ministry is extending welfare card benefits for two additional months through September 30 to accommodate an extended appeals deadline, with all programs set to restart uniformly on October 1.
Ayutthaya-Era City Wall Unearthed in Korat
Archaeologists in Nakhon Ratchasima have uncovered Ayutthaya-era city wall remains buried over two meters underground, the first such discovery in the province in 20 years.