Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Military Academy Class of 36 Gathers Before Retirement
Class of 36 military academy graduates gathered for a reunion lunch at the Army Club in Bangkok on August 13, organized by Air Chief Marshal Thammanat Prompow and General Santi Sakuntanarak to strengthen bonds before retirement.
SJWD Posts Record Profit, Up 64% in Second Quarter
SJWD posted record second-quarter profit of 463.4 million baht, up 64% year-on-year, driven by strong growth across all logistics and warehousing segments and improved margins. The logistics operator approved an interim dividend of 0.20 bah
Democrat MP Denies Assault, Apologizes Over News Coverage
Democrat MP Chaiyachon Deathdecho denied assaulting a police deputy superintendent in Nakhon Si Thammarat, apologizing for negative news coverage while pledging to cooperate with any party investigation into the incident.
Politician Plans to Boost Community Enterprises With Parliament Support
A deputy parliament member from Surat Thani pledges to help local community enterprises scale up by securing parliament space for product showcases and developing policies for financing, packaging, and market access.
Temple Abbot Shows Land Title but Cannot Transfer Ownership Yet
A Khon Kaen temple abbot presented the original land deed covering 21 rai but cannot finalize the transfer to the temple's name yet due to legal procedures requiring provincial governor approval.
Deputy Interior Minister Orders Mekong Region Flood and Drought Response
Deputy Interior Minister Jaruserath Thai-setsiri chaired a preparedness meeting in Nakhon Phanom Province to coordinate flood and drought response across seven Northeast Mekong region provinces, emphasizing data-driven planning and swift pu
Thailand, EAEU Accelerate Free Trade Agreement Talks
PHUKET: Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are moving to accelerate talks on a free trade agreement, as the two sides seek to expand trade and investment opportunities.
Chao Phraya Express Boat Adjusts Service on August 17
Chao Phraya Express Boat will adjust service schedules from noon on August 17 due to a ceremonial waterway procession drill, with morning services operating normally and afternoon routes modified or suspended between Krung Thon and Phra Phu
Police Clarify Rules for Officers Carrying Firearms
The Royal Thai Police Office clarified that officers may lawfully carry firearms based on context, including official duty, reasonable cause, proper authorization, and applicable law—not on a single factor alone. Deputy Police Commissioner
Democrats Push Courts to Probe Local Exam Cheating Scandal
Over 5,900 people are implicated in a local civil service exam cheating scandal, but Democrats say authorities are investigating themselves, risking that politicians escape prosecution while subordinates face charges. The party is pushing c
Bangkok Film Festival 2026 Aims for International Status
Thailand is launching Bangkok International Film Festival 2026 to establish a permanent international film festival that connects Thai filmmakers and industry professionals to global networks. The September event aims for FIAPF A-List statu
Thai Airlines Cuts Capacity 13% to Weather Oil Crisis
Thai AirAsia cut capacity 13% and raised fares 27% to cope with jet fuel prices that doubled, reporting a net loss of 2.3 billion baht in the second quarter despite maintaining Thailand's largest domestic market share.