Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thai Opposition Leader Demands Dissolution of ISOC Over Budgetary Irregularities
Thai opposition leader demands ISOC dissolution after discovering the internal security agency hides 92.6 percent of its 5.74 billion baht budget in vague spending categories, enabling it to function as an unaccountable financial intermedia
PM Anutin Defends Flood Relief Budget Against Cuts
Prime Minister Anutin defended flood relief funding at a Songkhla press conference, rejecting reports of budget cuts and asserting that central budget allocation decisions rest solely with the PM's office.
Health Ministry Clarifies Liver Fluke Screening Results in Students
Screening of new university students in Maha Sarakham found high liver fluke infection rates, with health officials urging the public not to panic while emphasizing the need to reduce consumption of raw fish, a major transmission source.
Red Line Extension to Thammasat University Breaks Ground This Month
Construction of a Red Line extension to Thammasat University's Rangsit campus begins July 23, with the 6.06-billion-baht project expected to reduce travel time to central Bangkok to approximately 30 minutes upon completion in 2572.
OKMD Launches Longevity for All Program
Thailand's Office of Knowledge Management and Development launched "Longevity for All," a nationwide program preparing citizens and entrepreneurs for an aging society through skills development in health, learning, and economic participatio
Thai Taekwondo Team Eyes Gold at South Korea World Cup
Thailand's taekwondo team departed for South Korea to compete in the Chuncheon World Cup Championships from July 14-16, targeting at least one gold medal.
Teen Equestrian Champion Uses AI to Advance Hippotherapy
A Thai equestrian champion has developed an AI system to objectively measure patient progress in hippotherapy, a horse-based rehabilitation treatment for children with neurological disabilities, addressing the current reliance on therapists
Chinese Mother Criticized for Bringing Ingredients to Hotpot Restaurant
A Chinese mother faced backlash after bringing homemade ingredients to a Haidilao hotpot restaurant, ordering minimal items while adding her own pre-prepared meat and vegetables to the communal pot.
Thai Coconut Expands Global Market, Launches in 7-Eleven
Thai Coconut is expanding its Thai Coco brand into 7-Eleven stores nationwide while investing in a new Philippine manufacturing facility, targeting stronger performance in the second half of 2026 amid steady global demand for coconut produc
PM Anuthin Defends Loan Projects Against Spec-Lock Allegations
Prime Minister Anuthon Charnvirakul defended a 400-billion-baht emergency loan against allegations of spec-locking, insisting projects remain subject to committee approval before implementation can proceed. He rejected claims that the Inter
PM Anupong Says Thaksin's Neighbor Visits Are Personal
PM Anupong downplayed Thaksin's recent visits to Malaysia and Indonesia as personal travel, rejecting speculation that the trips signal political maneuvering or a power assessment among the Shinawatra family.
Thai Deputy PM Orders Price Controls On Prepared Foods
Thailand's deputy PM has ordered price controls on prepared foods after retailers raised menu prices by 5-10 baht since July, despite declining oil costs that should enable lower prices instead.