Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
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.
Anupthong Dismisses Claims Linking Him to Senate Bribery Case
Prime Minister Anupthong dismissed allegations linking him to a Senate bribery scandal after a watchdog group named nine Pheu Thai politicians in connection with the graft case, calling the claims unreliable.
Kasikornbank Profit Climbs 6% Despite Economic Slowdown
Kasikornbank's first-half 2025 profit grew 6.22 percent to 27.9 billion baht despite economic slowdown, with the bank banking on government stimulus to drive recovery in the second half amid persistent headwinds from Middle East tensions an
Grace Clarifies Respect for Bachelor's Degrees While Pursuing PhD
Actress Grace Kanjchanarak clarified that she respects all education levels after comments about her master's degree sparked misunderstanding, emphasizing that bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees each have distinct value and purpose.
Buriram Marathon 2027 Targets Asia's Premier Running Destination
Buriram Marathon 2027 will launch its second decade on January 23 with a nighttime race themed "Beat the Night, Run the Light," aiming to establish itself as Asia's premier marathon destination while boosting local tourism and economy.
Opposition Plans No-Confidence Vote Against Government
Opposition plans to file a no-confidence motion against the government after parliament reconvenes in late August, focusing on Interior Ministry issues where PM Anutin holds deputy minister position. Though the government holds a parliament
BAM Acquires 6 Billion Baht SCB Debt Portfolio
Bangkok Asset Management acquired 6 billion baht in non-performing loans from Siam Commercial Bank, with plans to restructure debts and recover at least 500 million baht by end of 2025.
Thailand IP Filings Surge 7.75%, Copyright Up 33%
Thailand's intellectual property filings surged 7.75% in the first half of 2025, with copyright notifications jumping 33.62%, reflecting stronger IP protection efforts among Thai businesses and creative professionals.
Thailand Seizes 100 Million Baht in Fake 'Made in Thailand' Goods
Thai Customs seized over 100 million baht in goods falsely labeled "Made in Thailand" at Laem Chabang Port, including Chinese cigarettes and cutter blades illegally declared as Thai products.
Thai Savings Bank Launches 50,000-Baht Microentrepreneur Loan via MyMo
Krung Thai Bank launches a microentrepreneur loan program offering up to 50,000 baht at 0.75% monthly interest with no collateral, available through the MyMo app for small-business owners and self-employed workers.
Nakhon Ratchasima Opens Aid Center for Welfare Card Appeals
Nakhon Ratchasima opened an aid center to help residents appeal rejected welfare cards, with vehicle ownership being the main reason for denials. The appeal period runs through July 31, with many residents seeking to remove vehicles registe
Work and Social Activity Key to Thai Elder Health
Thailand's elderly population has grown to 14 million, with new research showing that continued employment and social engagement significantly improve their health outcomes and reduce chronic disease risk.