Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
CP Foundation Launches Modern Buffalo Farm Program for Farmer Livelihoods
The CP Foundation distributed 50 breeding buffalo to 14 farming families in Nakhon Phanom as part of its Buffalo Modern Farm project, which provides startup capital, training, and market support across 11 provinces to help farmers build sus
Elderly Couple Fights Loss of Welfare Card Over Vehicle Ownership
An elderly couple in Nakhon Ratchasima lost welfare benefits after authorities discovered they owned three motorcycles, but transport officials have filed an appeal since the vehicles are over 15 years old and fall within eligibility guidel
GULF Brings Solar Power to Remote Mountain School in Kamphaeng Phet
GULF Energy installed a solar power system at a remote mountain school in Kamphaeng Phet's Wung Kasang village, bringing electricity to an early childhood center and community facilities that previously relied on candles and oil lamps. The
Thailand Tackles Housing Crisis for 27,000 Railway Community Families
Thailand's government is working to resolve housing insecurity for 27,000 families living on State Railway land across 35 provinces, with a committee meeting in July tracking progress on lease renewals and land-use solutions.
Thailand Hosts World Travel & Culture Expo 2026
Thailand will host the World Travel & Culture Expo in October 2026 at Impact Muang Thong Thani, showcasing tourism and creative industries across five exhibition halls with participation from over 23 countries.
Buriram Marathon 2027 Launches with 5.2 Billion Baht Economic Impact
Thailand's government launched the Buriram Marathon 2027, a World Athletics-certified event expected to generate 5.2 billion baht in economic impact over the next decade while positioning the northeastern province as a model for sports-driv
Thai Parliament Panel Demands Clarity on Poor Card Appeal Deadline
A parliamentary committee is demanding the government clarify conflicting deadlines for welfare card appeals, warning that millions of citizens could lose rights due to confusion between a publicly announced September 20 extension and the F
Thailand Taekwondo Team Wins Two Gold at Korea Open
Thailand's taekwondo team earned six medals at the Korea Open in Chuncheon, including two golds from Petchdaapon Pattananthahiranya and Thanaphat Nithishabworabhak. The team is now preparing for the Asian Games in Japan, where officials exp
Thailand Defends Myanmar Junta Chief's Planned Visit
Thailand is defending its invitation for Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing to visit Bangkok, saying direct engagement is necessary to address cross-border issues like drug trafficking and environmental pollution. The government argues t
Thai School Band Wins International Championship in China
Yothawatetit band from Krabi's Amatya Panit School won the international Drum Corps Asia championship in China, claiming top honors in the Marching Field Show category and earning an invitation to perform at Beijing University.
Thai SME Confidence Index Rebounds After Four Months
Thai SME confidence rebounded in June for the first time in four months, driven by government stimulus that boosted orders and production, though businesses still struggle with high energy and raw material costs.
Thai GI Mangoes Rake In Over 1 Billion Baht
Thailand's 13 registered geographic indication-protected mango varieties generated over 1.066 billion baht in 2024, with Nam Dok Mai Phichit leading sales at 767 million baht. The GI system helps farmers command premium prices by guaranteei