Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
PD House Faces Intense Competition in 2025 Home-Building Market
PD House International will use dynamic pricing adjusted every 30 days and push its affordable "Acqu Home" sub-brand into the mass market as it navigates intense competition and economic uncertainty in Thailand's home-building sector throug
Natural Resources Minister Leads Boat Alms Ceremony Promotional Campaign
Thailand's Natural Resources Minister leads promotional campaign for a boat alms-giving ceremony scheduled for July 24-26 at Bangkok's historic Rattanakosin area, featuring 225 monks from 40 temples across three canal routes as part of roya
Authorities Expand Investigation Into Local Civil Service Exam Cheating Scandal
Authorities are investigating 5,814 civil service exam candidates with abnormal scores for fraud, with the NACC reviewing their qualifications while police pursue masterminds behind the large-scale conspiracy affecting approximately 6,000 p
Thailand Real Estate Enters Buyer's Market, DDproperty Reveals Top 5 Locations
Thailand's real estate market has shifted decisively toward buyers, with developers slashing prices and promotions to clear inventory as new project launches slow. DDproperty data shows the buyer advantage may be temporary—supply continues
Only 4 Liver Fluke Cases Confirmed Among 2,200 Maha Sarakham Students
Only 4 confirmed liver fluke cases were found among 2,200 screened students in Maha Sarakham Province, though initial testing flagged 451 positives. Thailand's infection rates have declined significantly since 2016, but the parasite remains
Nua Tae Founders Deny Misusing Employee Social Security Funds
Nua Tae restaurant founders denied misusing employee social security funds, attributing wage delays to cash flow problems during rapid expansion, though an Islamic bank loan recently allowed them to pay all outstanding salaries in full.
School Principal Under Investigation for Misconduct and Financial Irregularities
Teachers at a Ratchaburi province school have filed complaints against their principal alleging misconduct and financial irregularities, with a fact-finding committee investigating claims of improper purchasing procedures and dereliction of
Starbucks Plans 600 Thai Locations by 2025
Starbucks plans to expand to 600 locations across Thailand by early 2025, targeting the country's 65 billion baht coffee market with new menu items like Durian Dream Frappuccino and enhanced digital ordering services.
Omnicom Media Thailand Launches Forum on Emotion-Driven Brand Growth
Omnicom Media Thailand is hosting its OM FORWARD forum to help brands leverage emotion-driven strategies for growth, arguing that emotional connections matter more than traditional reach metrics.
Archaeologists Prepare to Move 2,000-Year-Old Skeletal Remains
Archaeologists in Phetchaburi province are preparing to relocate four 1,500–2,000-year-old skulls discovered at the Don Yai Thong site, using foam blocks and concrete panels to protect the delicate remains during extraction. The dig has als
Local Government Exam Fraud: 5,814 Posts Suspended Pending Investigation
Over 5,800 local government job appointments have been suspended after investigators discovered score manipulation affecting candidates across three rounds of civil service exams in Thailand. The Interior Ministry is reviewing cases where a
Court Rules Local Election Law Unconstitutional
Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled 7-2 that a five-year ban on candidates convicted under the Local Election Act unconstitutionally restricts the right to run for local office without reasonable justification.