Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Local Government Exam Scores Rechecked, Invalid Results Removed
Thailand's local government civil service commission invalidated 2025 exam results after discovering scoring errors and removed unqualified candidates, releasing a corrected list based on accurate scores and stricter qualification standards
PTT Fuel Prices Rise 0.85 Baht Per Liter Tomorrow
PTT fuel prices rise 0.85 baht per liter starting July 22, affecting most gasoline and diesel grades except premium variants, with regular gasoline 95 reaching 44.78 baht per liter.
Lawyer Paiśal Collapses at Parliament Meeting, Rushed to Hospital
Lawyer Paiśal Ruangrit collapsed with chest pain at Parliament on July 21 and was hospitalized, forcing cancellation of a press conference on prison rehabilitation programs. His condition is now stable, though doctors have scheduled cardiac
Interior Ministry Denies Rigging in Local Official Exam Postponement
The Interior Ministry denied allegations of rigging after postponing a local official exam committee meeting, attributing the delay to incomplete review work that should finish soon.
PM Anutin Defends Singing With ABBA Song and Thai Verse
PM Anutin defended his public singing by sharing an ABBA song and a Thai verse about music's importance, following backlash over him singing in Chinese during an official visit to Beijing.
Nightlife Venues Must Prioritize Safety Standards
Nightlife venues must meet strict fire safety standards to prevent tragedies like the 2009 Santika Club fire that killed 67 people; authorities are now conducting inspections while visitors should verify exits and escape routes before enter
Bangkok Bank Profit Drops 16% in First Half of 2025
Bangkok Bank's first-half profit fell 16% to 20.5 billion baht as lower interest rates squeezed margins, though loan growth and improved fee income partially offset the decline.
Thailand Removes Red-Whiskered Bulbul From Protected Wildlife List
Thailand's Cabinet approved removing the red-whiskered bulbul from its protected wildlife list, allowing easier breeding and commercial development while authorities monitor wild populations for decline.
Disney Run Thailand 2026 Slammed for Poor Event Management
Disney Run Thailand 2026 faced backlash from participants who complained the July 19 Bangkok event lacked Disney atmosphere, with critics joking they got the "Run" but zero "Disney" due to poor management and long queues.
LOSO Legend Sek Returns With 30-Year Reunion Concert
Thai rock legend Sek Loso announced a 30-year anniversary concert at Siam Square, expressing support for rising 16-year-old guitarist Nene and encouraging young musicians to pursue music through dedicated practice.
Thailand Revises Welfare Card Rules to Help Fraud Victims
Thailand is revising its welfare card program to help fraud victims and ensure benefits reach genuinely disadvantaged citizens, after authorities discovered 20,000-30,000 cases of identity theft involving misused personal data. The governme
Thai Credit Posts 18% Profit Growth in First Half
Thai Credit Bank reported first-half 2025 net profit of 2.15 billion baht, up 17.8% year-on-year, driven by strong credit expansion and growth in SME and personal lending despite economic challenges.