Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Bangkok Found to Have 900+ Unregulated Entertainment Venues
A Bangkok investigation found over 900 unregulated entertainment venues operating without specific fire safety or building codes, prompting authorities to develop new safety standards and pursue zoning reforms to improve public protection.
Newly Elected MP Declares Assets Worth Nearly 2 Billion Baht
Newly elected MP from Chaiyaphum Ms. Suchada Sang Thantrop declared joint assets of nearly 2 billion baht with her husband, including luxury items like diamonds, designer handbags, and Patek Philippe watches, according to the National Anti-
PM Opens Thailand-China Expo 2026, Marks Trade Investment Ties
Thailand's prime minister opened the Thailand-China Cooperation Expo 2026, highlighting both nations' plan to deepen trade and investment ties during the next fifty years of their strategic partnership.
Wacoal Launches Bratop Bra Tank Tops for Modern Women
Thai lingerie brand Wacoal has launched Bratop bra tank tops targeting Gen Z consumers, featuring bamboo fiber technology for comfort and breathability suited to tropical climates.
Red Shirts Scale Back Thaksin Birthday Celebration to Modest Merit-Making
Red Shirts in Pathum Thani Province are scaling back Thaksin Shinawatra's birthday celebration to a modest merit-making ceremony and cake-cutting on July 26, moving away from large-scale festivities of previous years.
BAM Surpasses 10 Billion Baht in Debt Purchases
BAM, Bangkok Bank's asset management subsidiary, purchased over 10 billion baht in nonperforming loans from Thai financial institutions in the first half of 2025, reinforcing its position as Thailand's leading AMC. The company expects portf
Thailand Urged to Build Intergenerational Harmony for Aging Society
Thailand must shift from demographic anxiety to "demographic literacy" as it faces rapid aging and falling birth rates, with experts calling for youth empowerment, family support systems, and rights-based policies to address economic uncert
Husband Denies Abandoning Bedridden Wife After Childbirth
A Buriram woman paralyzed by post-cesarean complications remains bedridden and on a ventilator, while her husband denies abandonment claims, saying he visits regularly despite health issues.
Bangkok to Host World Travel & Culture Expo in October 2026
Thailand will host the World Travel & Culture Expo in Bangkok from October 29-31, 2026, aiming to boost tourism, trade and investment while positioning the country as an ASEAN tourism hub.
Thai Housing Bank Disburses 123 Billion Baht in First Half
Thailand's Government Housing Bank disbursed 123 billion baht in new loans during the first half of 2025, a 14.85% increase year-over-year, with over half going to low- and middle-income borrowers seeking homes under 3 million baht.
Thailand Maintains World Heritage Conservation Standards
Thailand's world heritage sites maintained full conservation compliance as none were proposed for the endangered list at the World Heritage Committee's July session, reflecting effective management and monitoring efforts.
Thai Men's Volleyball Crushes Myanmar in SEA V Cup 2026
Thailand's men's volleyball team swept Myanmar 3-0 in the SEA V Cup 2026 in Jakarta, maintaining strong form heading into week two of the regional tournament.