Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thailand, EU Tackle Trade Fraud to Protect $53B Market
Thailand and the EU are strengthening cooperation to combat trade fraud and origin manipulation, protecting their $53 billion bilateral trade relationship through shared anti-fraud technologies and best practices.
Sports Minister Pledges to Overhaul Sports Fund Budget Management
Thailand's sports minister pledged to overhaul management of the country's 4-billion-baht National Sports Development Fund after hearing complaints from 17 sports associations that budget allocations are meager, delayed, and often diverted
Thailand Boosts Creative Economy to $49 Billion With Celebrity Campaign
Thailand's creative economy, valued at 1.63 trillion baht, is being promoted through a new "Creative Effect" campaign featuring musicians, designers, and filmmakers to showcase how creative industries drive economic growth and business comp
Thailand Welcomes 17.36 Million Foreign Tourists, Earns $838 Billion
Thailand attracted 17.36 million foreign tourists through mid-July 2025, generating 838.73 billion baht despite a 3 percent decline from last year, with Chinese visitors leading arrivals and new flight routes boosting connectivity.
Surin Residents Denied Welfare Card Over Vehicle Records They Don't Own
Surin residents are being denied welfare cards due to vehicle ownership records they don't actually own, with some vehicles fraudulently registered or registered decades ago to help family members make payments.
MMA Association Chief Becomes First Candidate for Thai Sports Authority Director
MMA Association chairman Siriches Pooltipayanont becomes the first candidate to apply for Thailand's Sports Authority director position, with applications open through July 29, 2026.
Homebuilder Seecon Opens Chachoengsao Service Center
Custom home builder Seecon has opened its fifth service center in Chachoengsao to tap demand from the Eastern Economic Corridor, targeting 100 million baht in first-year sales after securing two house orders worth 14 million baht on opening
Thai Air Force Marks 15 Years of Gripen and Saab 340 Aircraft
Thailand's Royal Air Force celebrated 15 years of operating Gripen fighter jets and Saab 340 surveillance aircraft at Wing 7 in Surat Thani, with formation flying displays and an "Elephant Walk" of 14 jets showcasing the country's modernize
Anti-Corruption Officials Probe 619 Million Baht Road Project
Anti-corruption officials launched an investigation into a 619 million baht Highway 3093 expansion project in Samut Songkhram after complaints that the contractor used substandard sand, though preliminary checks found no irregularities.
OR Teams With Minor Food to Expand 4 Restaurant Brands Across 150 Gas Stations
OR and The Minor Food Group are partnering to expand four restaurant brands—including The Pizza Company, Dairy Queen, and newly launched Chiho Ramen—across more than 150 PTT gas stations nationwide by 2025.
Bangkok Beer Hall Fire Death Toll Reaches 34
BANGKOK: The death toll in the Rong Beer Na Ladprao beer hall fire in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, has risen to 34, with another of the hospitalised victims succumbing to injuries.
Thailand Reclaims Beach Land Worth $60 Million From Encroachers
Thailand's government demolished 50 illegal structures at Noi Beach in Phuket, reclaiming beachfront land worth approximately $60 million that had been fraudulently occupied for over two decades.