Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
MEA Warns of Scammers Posing as Staff to Collect Fees
Scammers are impersonating MEA staff and calling residents to demand fees for Smart Meter upgrades or medical equipment exemptions, which are always free; MEA urges people to verify information through official channels before paying anythi
Thai Boy, 12, Wins Gold in International Coding Olympiad
A 12-year-old Thai student won gold and silver medals in coding at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Final in Rome, competing against 714 participants from 54 countries in Python programming challenges.
Securities Regulator Opens Investigation Into False Stock Report
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating false stock filings by Supaprorn Pimpongse and has removed the disputed information from its public system while coordinating with police to verify the suspect's identity and purs
Charity Helps Disabled Man Trapped in Loan Fraud Scheme
A disabled man's wife in Huayracha district became trapped in a fraudulent loan scheme when a creditor refused to cancel paid debts and instead used outdated contracts to seize her farmland, leaving her bedridden husband severely stressed f
Energy Commission Opens Public Input on Four Electricity Rate Options
Thailand's Energy Regulatory Commission is opening public input on four electricity rate proposals for September–December 2025, with average rates ranging from 3.95 to 4.73 baht per unit, accepting comments until July 20.
PM Anutin Teams With Bangkok Governor on Quality-of-Life Plan
PM Anutin and Bangkok's governor announced a collaboration on July 13 to improve residents' quality of life, with plans including cheaper transit fares, an integrated ticketing system, and better flood prevention and infrastructure across t
Kasem Bundit University to Host 2026 World University Golf Championship
Kasem Bundit University will host the 2026 FISU World University Golf Championship in November, marking the first time a Thai private university has led a world university sports championship. The event will bring international university g
Singer Golf Postpones Single Release After Bangkok Bar Fire
Thai singer Golf postpones his "Mary Jane" single release following a deadly fire at a Bangkok beer bar in the Ladprao district that killed and injured multiple people.
Opposition Leader Targets Energy Budget Corruption Probe
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is preparing a no-confidence motion targeting alleged corruption in a 400-billion-baht energy transition loan, claiming selective procurement practices favor certain companies and inflate state costs.
Thai Band Wins Gold at World Music Contest
Rajasima Wittayalai School's marching band from Nakhon Ratchasima won gold at the World Music Contest 2026 in the Netherlands with a score of 95.750, earning Best Wind Ensemble honors at the prestigious international competition held every
Local Government Exam Cheating Probe Set for Decision July 15
A committee will decide July 15 on disciplinary action against local government employees hired through a fraudulent exam process, after investigators found discrepancies between raw scores and published results.
Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27, Injures Over 60
A fire swept through a Bangkok entertainment venue in Chatuchak district on July 12th, killing 27 people and injuring over 60, with authorities investigating the cause.