Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Three Bedtime Habits That May Damage Your Kidneys
A 40-year-old Taiwanese man developed severe kidney failure despite healthy daytime habits, with doctors identifying late-night overwork, irregular meals, and painkiller use as the primary causes of his kidney damage.
Finance Ministry Sets 30-Day Deadline for Bank Investigation
The Agricultural Cooperatives Bank's board has established a fact-checking committee with a 30-day deadline to investigate eight issues raised by the bank's labour union, chaired by an independent Bank of Thailand representative.
Kanchanaburi Selects Teachers for Chakri Memorial Award
Kanchanaburi's education office held a workshop to prepare nominations for the Chakri Memorial Award, with committee members sharing strategies for documenting stories of outstanding teachers who transform students' lives.
BLCP Power Wins Prime Minister's Industry Award 2025
BLCP Power becomes the first power plant in Eastern Thailand to win the Prime Minister's Industry Award across three categories, most recently receiving a 2025 safety management award from the Ministry of Industry.
Thailand Opens Royal Barge Procession Rehearsals to Public
Thailand is opening rehearsals for the historic Royal Barge Procession to the public from August through November 2026, with 52 ornate barges and 2,200 navy personnel participating in the centuries-old ceremony honoring Queen Suthida's birt
Honda Invests 12 Billion Baht for Two New Models
Honda is investing 12 billion baht to produce two new vehicle models in Thailand, with the first launching by year-end and the second in 2025. The automaker aims to reach full production capacity of 150,000 units annually by 2025.
Squash Chief Urges Government to Rethink Sports Fund Policy
Thailand's squash association chief warns that a planned 1.3 billion baht sports fund allocation for 2027 falls short of the 2 billion baht needed for elite athlete development, risking Thailand's competitive standing in regional and global
Ex-Bangkok MP Tisana Choonhavan Resigns From Thai Democrats Party
Former Bangkok MP Tisana Choonhavan resigned from the Thai Democrats Party on August 14, citing irreconcilable differences in direction while pledging to continue advocating for human rights and democracy as an independent citizen.
Chang Water Sends Junior Cup Champions to England
Chonburi FC's under-13 champions will travel to England this September as part of Chang Water's reward program, where they'll train at elite facilities, tour Leicester City's stadium, and watch Premier League matches.
Bank of Thailand Pushes Baht-Yuan Direct Trade Settlements
Six Chinese banks have added the Thai baht to their yuan settlement systems, expanding local currency trading options for Thai businesses amid efforts to reduce reliance on major currencies in regional trade.
Thai Snooker Star Beats World No. 6 Murphy to Reach China Open Semis
Thai snooker player Noppol Saengkham upset world No. 6 Sean Murphy 6-4 at the China Open in Taiyuan to reach the semi-finals, securing at least 50,000 pounds in prize money after earlier defeating top-ranked Judd Trump and Ronnie O'Sullivan
SC Asset Plans Five New Projects Worth 28 Billion Baht
SC Asset reported 33% revenue growth to 10.3 billion baht in the first half of 2025 and plans five new housing projects worth 28.35 billion baht for the second half of the year.