Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thai Sports Fund Visits Chachoengsao and Rayong to Support Asian Games Teams
The National Sports Development Fund visited training facilities in Chachoengsao and Rayong to assess three Thai teams preparing for the Asian Games in Nagoya, including beach volleyball, rowing, and windsurfing athletes.
Thai Shopper Gets Android Phone Instead of iPhone 17 Pro Max
A Thai buyer paid nearly 50,000 baht for an iPhone 17 Pro Max online only to receive an Android phone instead, with the seller ignoring refund requests.
Opposition May Debate Senate Freeze, But Must Present Evidence
Opposition may raise the Senate freeze in a no-confidence motion, but must present concrete evidence linking it to the current government rather than making vague political accusations, says a Democratic Party coalition coordinator.
Agriculture Department Urges Farmers to Use Microbes Instead of Burning Straw
Thailand's Department of Agricultural Extension is promoting microbial decomposition of rice straw as an alternative to burning, a method that reduces air pollution while improving soil fertility and cutting production costs within 5-7 days
Thailand's First Lunar Mission Comes to Science Fair
Thailand's first lunar exploration instrument, CE-7 MATCH, will launch toward the moon on August 24 as part of China's Chang'e-7 mission, with NARIT showcasing the actual device and spacecraft models at the National Science and Technology F
Temple Founder Defends Document, Criticizes Land Dispute Opponent
A former university official who helped establish Wat Pa Anulyaram in Khon Kaen defended the temple's founding documents and criticized a woman involved in a land dispute, asserting that donated land immediately becomes temple property unde
Thai Boxer Suriyant Apologizes After Hit-and-Run Sidelines Fight
Thai boxer Suriyant Thiannok, hit by a minivan in Pathum Thani Province, apologized for withdrawing from his ONE Lumpinee fight scheduled for August 21. The 29-year-old suffered head trauma after being thrown over 20 meters but is in stable
Border Police Unit 2 Still Waiting for Allowance Payments
Border Patrol Police assigned to Thailand's northeastern border region still await unpaid allowances due to stalled government budget approvals, with officers surviving on less than 80 baht daily meals.
Thailand Plans 534-Km Southern Rail Double-Track Network to Malaysia
Thailand's State Railway has approved a 534-km double-track rail project connecting southern cities to Malaysia, with construction starting in 2027 at a cost of 106.8 billion baht and redesigned to include flood-resilient elevated sections
Science Museum Opens Beauty and Skin Care Exhibition
The National Science Museum opened "The Science of True Beauty" exhibition on August 16 at Thailand's National Science and Technology Festival, partnering with Pan Cosmetic and Rajathewi Clinic to educate visitors about skin science and cos
Court-Ordered Demolition at Vimarn Mist Mansion Halfway Complete
Demolition of the illegal Vimarn Mist mansion in Khao Yai National Park has reached 50 percent completion following a court order, with heavy rains slowing progress in restoring the forest area.
Political Alliance Backs Candidate for Kalasin Provincial Governor Race
Pheu Thai party members campaigned in Kalasin on August 16 to support Chelomkwan Lortrakul's re-election bid as provincial governor, emphasizing party loyalty and her track record of addressing local concerns.