Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
OSMEP Launches Thai Street Gold Star Program for Vendors
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) has partnered with Suan Dusit University to launch the "Thai Street Gold Star" project under the Therapy Festival and Thai S...
Thai Food Documentary Wins Major US Award
The Thai Government has expressed high praise following the monumental international success of the Thai food documentary “Tasteful Thailand,” which secured a top documentary award in the United S...
Lawmakers Press Thai Railways on 20-Billion-Baht Annual Loss Strategy
Lawmakers challenged Thailand's State Railway over mounting losses of 20 billion baht annually and questioned its management of assets, franchise agreements, and unresolved debts from infrastructure projects like the Airport Rail Link.
Thailand's Cannes Film Festival Presence Creates $30M in Business
The Thai government has hailed the success of “Team Thailand” at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival , where Thai film and creative industry representatives generated more than 1.08 billion baht (over U...
Thailand Proposes B2.45bn Tourism Stimulus Package
Thailand's tourism ministry is proposing a B2.45 billion stimulus package featuring domestic travel co-payments, flight discounts and subsidies aimed at generating B56 billion in economic activity.
Thailand Readies Direct Power Deal for Data Centres
Thailand's government is finalizing a direct power purchase agreement to supply energy to data centers, aiming to support the sector's rapid expansion with dedicated electricity deals.
Government Launches B4bn Retail Bond Savings Plan
BANGKOK: Government retail bonds dubbed ‘Aom Plus’ (Savings Plus) worth B4 billion go on sale at the end of this month, designed to encourage more working-age people to save.
Thailand Launches Upgraded ThaiWater App for Real-Time Disaster Prevention
Thailand's government upgraded the ThaiWater app to provide real-time water and weather data for disaster prevention, integrating information from 56 agencies across 13 ministries into a single interactive platform available free to the pub
PM Anutin Meets Chinese President Xi in Shanghai
SHANGHAI: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shanghai today (July 17) during his visit to China, with Thai-Cambodian border security expected to be high on the agenda.
Doctor Urges Fire Evacuation Training After Bangkok Bar Blaze
A doctor called for mandatory evacuation training after a deadly Bangkok bar fire, warning that people must practice staying calm and following safety procedures before disaster strikes rather than relying on instinct in emergencies.
Thailand Rethinks Tourism Strategy With Health and Wellness Focus
Thailand is pivoting its tourism strategy toward health and wellness sectors to boost economic growth amid global volatility and domestic economic challenges. An August 5 seminar will bring government and industry leaders together to develo
Miss Supranational Thailand Title Restored After Drama
Aye Kannyalak was reinstated as Miss Supranational Thailand 2026 after a dispute, with former pageant director Jo Kampol Thongchai mediating between her and her male counterpart to resolve misunderstandings.