Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thailand Unfazed by Myanmar Leader's Visit, Plans Multi-Issue Talks
Thailand will host Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in early August, planning talks on peace, drug trafficking, scammers, and environmental issues affecting both countries as part of efforts to promote regional stability.
SME D Bank Records Strong Growth, Deploys 40,900 Crore Baht
SME D Bank deployed 40.9 billion baht to small and medium enterprises in the first half of 2025, a 12.42% increase from last year, while supporting over 544,000 jobs across Thailand.
Thailand Launches Green Economy Vision For Sustainable Growth
Thailand's Prime Minister launched the Green Thailand vision at an international forum, positioning green economy as essential for sustainable long-term growth while balancing environmental protection with development.
Thailand Pitches Medical Innovation Hub to South Korea Investors
Thailand pitched itself as a medical innovation hub to South Korean investors in Seoul, proposing joint ventures in biohealth and medtech sectors that would leverage South Korea's tech expertise and Thailand's biodiversity and market access
Krung Thai Bank Posts 12.1 Billion Baht Profit in Q2
Krung Thai Bank reported a net profit of 12.125 billion baht in the second quarter of 2025, up 9 percent year-on-year, driven by loan growth and improved operational efficiency despite declining interest rates.
Deputy PM Faces Pressure Over Local Exam Fraud Scandal
A parliamentary committee chair has called for stricter investigation into a local exam fraud scandal involving thousands of unqualified hires, criticizing inadequate oversight and urging authorities to freeze related financial assets as De
GO Wholesale Joins Government Program to Lower Living Costs
GO Wholesale is expanding its "Thai Help Thai" program to district offices nationwide in Phase 2, offering discounted food and consumer goods with savings up to 50% at ten locations across Thailand to help reduce living costs for citizens a
Thai Credit Guarantee Corp Expands Loans for Small Firms
BANGKOK: The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) is preparing to provide credit guarantees for nanofinance loans to help small entrepreneurs gain greater access to formal financing.
Thai Agricultural Fund Opens Board Recruitment Drive
The Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development Fund is recruiting board members from government and private sectors to help shape agricultural assistance policies nationwide. Applications are open through July 26 for candidates with expert
Election Commission Chief Dismisses Pressure to Refer All Cases
Thailand's Election Commission chief said the ongoing fraud probe into the national election is progressing on schedule, dismissing calls from political parties to refer all cases to court and insisting decisions are based on evidence alone
Thailand and China Expand Media and AI Cooperation
Thailand's PRD and Xinhua Deepen Media & AI Cooperation Just one day after signing a landmark MOU witnessed by the Prime Ministers of Thailand and China, officials are already turning the agreeme...
TAT, Major Cineplex Launch Thai Film Tourism Push
Major Cineplex Group and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have launched a campaign to promote domestic tourism by highlighting Thai films. The initiative encourages travelers to visit filming locatio...