Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Lawmaker Questions Cost of TH-AI Passport After Testing Free AI Alternatives
A Thai lawmaker questions the hefty budget for TH-AI Passport after testing it alongside free international AI alternatives, calling for public trials to verify its cost-effectiveness and demanding clarity on employment contracts, inspectio
Bangkok Shuts Down 3 Venues Over Safety Violations
Bangkok authorities have shut down three venues for fire safety violations and lack of proper permits as part of a citywide inspection blitz across all districts ordered by the governor. Businesses found non-compliant face closure until cor
Thailand Investigates Local Exam Fraud, Plans Salary Clawback
Thailand's Department of Local Administration will re-examine answer sheets from a 2568 local government exam using scanned copies to investigate fraud, with plans to claw back salaries from 3,621 dismissed civil servants and review alleged
Mae Thong Sook Launches Thailand's First Gold Investment Token
Mae Thong Sook has launched Thailand's first gold investment token with KUBIX, offering investors a fixed 3% annual yield plus potential returns from gold price appreciation over a three-year holding period.
Ancient Pre-Historic Cemetery Excavation Opens at Non Pla Lan
Archaeologists have begun a 20-day excavation at Non Pla Lan, an ancient cemetery near Nakhon Ratchasima, following a blessing ceremony on July 16. Previous digs unearthed 11 skeletons and artifacts suggesting regional trade networks dating
Democrat Deputy Chief Fires Back at Minister Critics
Democrat Deputy Chief Kalee Liawpairooj clashed with cabinet ministers over governance competence, arguing Thailand's crisis demands experienced personnel and long-term strategic planning rather than reactive piecemeal decisions.
Thai Civil Service Exam Board Voids First Batch of 3,621 Appointments
The Thai Civil Service Exam Board has voided 3,621 local government appointments due to score irregularities, with a complete re-examination of 400,000 answer sheets to be completed within 15 days.
Thailand Tackles Illegal Workers in Japan, Expands Employment
Thailand's Labor Ministry is cracking down on illegal workers in Japan while expanding legal employment channels, as officials seek to strengthen cooperation with the Thai Embassy in Tokyo to address labor migration issues.
PM Anutin Seeks AI Investment in China Visit
PM Anutin travels to China this week seeking AI investment and technology partnerships, with plans to meet President Xi Jinping and discuss trade, security, and transnational crime.
House Speaker Delays National Anti-Corruption Body Referral
House Speaker Sophon Saram delayed referring a petition to examine the National Anti-Corruption Commission's dismissal of stock manipulation charges against a former minister, forming an external committee on July 15 to review the matter in
Royal Orchid Credit Rating Downgraded to D Over Missed Buyback
Royal Orchid Hotels' credit rating dropped to D after failing to repurchase its flagship Bangkok hotel from GROREIT by the July 14 deadline, breaching a 4.9 billion baht buyback obligation from a 2021 sale-leaseback deal.
Pimpyada Wins Chang Thailand Junior Golf Round 4
Pimpyada Nuchanart won the Super Junior Girl division at the Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit Round 4 in Nakhon Ratchasima, earning a spot in the International Championship recognized by the World Amateur Golf Ranking.