Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Bangkok Condo Market Remains Buyer-Driven Despite Luxury Strength
Bangkok's condominium market remains buyer-driven in early 2025, with luxury segments thriving while mid-range properties struggle amid cautious developer investment and limited new supply of just 16,000 units projected for the year.
Kasetsart University Partners With Bangkok On Health Services
Kasetsart University's nursing faculty partnered with Bangkok to improve healthcare delivery and train nursing students at municipal hospitals and health centers across the city.
Thai Researchers Discover Five New Water Lily Species
Thai researchers have identified five new water lily species across the country, with detailed morphological and genetic analysis revealing tiny ornamental varieties previously unknown to science. The discovery, led by Kasetsart University
PM Anutin Accepts Constitutional Court Ruling on 400 Billion Baht Decree
Prime Minister Anutin says the government will accept the Constitutional Court's July 9 ruling on a controversial 400 billion baht emergency borrowing decree, regardless of the outcome. The funds are intended to address Thailand's energy cr
Anutin Threatens Forgetful Ministers With Removal
PM Anutin warned ministers they risk removal if they fail to publicize their work, citing a 5% drop in his approval ratings despite strong economic performance including GDP growth and stable markets.
AIS Academy Launches Hackathon to Transform Thai Education With AI
AIS Academy is launching its fourth annual JUMP THAILAND HACKATHON 2026, inviting Thai students to develop AI solutions that reshape education and expand learning access nationwide through August 15, with over 220,000 baht in prizes.
PM Denies Chinese Capital Flooding EEC Land Market
PM Anutin dismissed claims of Chinese investors flooding the Eastern Economic Corridor's land market, insisting illegal industrial parks cannot exist without government approval and warning that proxy ownership violations face full prosecut
Major Developers AP, ASW Push Second-Half Expansion
AP Thailand and ASW are launching major real estate expansions in the second half of 2026, with AP rolling out 27 projects worth 32.32 billion baht across homes and condos, while ASW targets strategic launches in Bangkok and Phuket backed b
Nottingham Forest Appoints Glasner as New Manager
Austrian manager Oliver Glasner takes over at Nottingham Forest after building Crystal Palace into a trophy-winning team, becoming the club's fifth managerial change since September 2024.
4,000 Maha Sarakham University Students Test Positive for Liver Fluke
Over 4,000 Maha Sarakham University students tested positive for liver fluke in screening, with authorities blaming raw fish sauce in papaya salad and warning infections could lead to bile duct cancer within 15-20 years without intervention
Central Pattana Unveils 11 Billion Baht Youth-Focused Mall
Central Pattana is developing an 11 billion baht mixed-use project at Bangkok's Pathumwan intersection with a youth-focused retail mall, office building, and luxury hotel opening between 2025 and 2027.
Bangkok Offers 12 Free AI Courses Online
Bangkok launched 12 free online AI courses covering topics from foundational concepts to business applications, available through its Learning.bangkok.go.th platform starting July 6.