Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Officials Refer 5,925 Cases to Five Agencies for Criminal Investigation
Officials referred 5,925 people accused of inflating exam scores to five agencies including the National Anti-Corruption Commission and the Department of Special Investigation for criminal prosecution. The move aims to pursue fraud charges
Bank of Thailand Tackles Four Financial Crises Amid Slowing Growth
Bank of Thailand's governor outlined four financial priorities to combat slowing economic growth, including tackling household debt, expanding financial access for small businesses, and preventing exploitation through non-bank lenders.
Thai Steel Industry Urged to Upgrade Standards, Not Compromise Safety
Thailand's steel industry must upgrade manufacturing standards rather than compromise on safety, industry leaders argue ahead of public hearings on new quality benchmarks opening August 17.
Road Safety Fund Launches Lucky Plate Auction Campaign
The Road Safety Fund launched a campaign promoting vanity license plate auctions, with proceeds supporting road accident victims and safety initiatives. Auctions occur twice monthly and allow buyers to select plates based on numerological p
Unified Transit Fare Cap of 45 Baht Launches January 1, 2027
Thailand's government will launch a unified transit fare cap of 45 baht for Bangkok-area rail lines starting January 1, 2027, eliminating duplicate charges when passengers transfer between lines.
Former Thai Boxing Champion Questions National Team Selection Process
Former Thai boxing champion Panapetch Chuanphatthalung criticized the Amateur Muaythai Association's recruitment process after the organization invited prominent ONE Championship fighter Nabil Anane to try out for the national Olympic team,
Thailand's TH-AI Passport Registration Opens August 19
Thailand's TH-AI Passport registration system opens for testing August 19, with full launch on August 31, allowing citizens to verify identity via QR code and ThaiD app.
Boy, 4, Swallows Button Battery; Doctors Warn Against Home Remedies
A 4-year-old boy swallowed a button battery from a remote control; doctors warn against home remedies like inducing vomiting, as alkaline batteries can severely burn the esophagus within hours and may require emergency endoscopic removal.
Aurora Gold Posts 67% Revenue Surge in First Half
Thailand's major gold retailer Aurora Design Company posted 67.9% revenue growth to 29.7 billion baht in the first half of 2025, driven by its Modern Gold business and gold-pawning services that expanded to 667 branches nationwide.
How Much Compensation Can Pinky, Her Mother, and Brother Get If Acquitted?
A criminal court dismissed pyramid scheme charges against actress Pinky Sawicka Chaiyadeach and her family members, who may now seek compensation of 500 baht per day of detention if the acquittal becomes final with no appeals.
KCC Reports Record First-Half Profit of 334.7 Million Baht
Knight Club Capital Holding reported record first-half net profit of 334.72 million baht, nearly triple the prior year, driven by gains on investment fair value adjustments and expanded non-performing loan operations.
Three-Year Back Pain Masks Stage 4 Prostate Cancer
A 62-year-old man's three-year back pain turned out to be stage 4 prostate cancer that had spread to his spine, only discovered after he developed urinary problems. Doctors warn that early prostate cancer often has no symptoms, and bone pai