Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Transport Ministry Seeks 24 Billion Baht for Public Bus EV Conversion
Thailand's Transport Ministry is proposing to use 24 billion baht from an emergency loan to convert public buses and other transport vehicles to electric power. The plan targets 80,000 vehicles across seven categories and aims to shield com
Nara United Chair to Clarify Club Licensing Rejection
Nara United chairman Affan Haji Yusso will hold a press conference July 9 to explain why the club failed to meet licensing requirements for Thai League 2, potentially losing its promotion spot from League 3.
Norway Stuns Brazil 2-1 in World Cup Quarterfinal
Norway stunned five-time World Cup champion Brazil 2-1 in a quarterfinal upset on July 5, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to send the Scandinavian nation to the semifinals for the first time.
Haaland Scores Twice As Norway Stuns Brazil In World Cup
Norway's Erling Haaland scored twice to stun Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32, sending the Scandinavian nation to the quarterfinals for the first time. The prolific striker now leads the tournament's Golden Boot race with seven goals
Carlos Queiroz Steps Down As Ghana Coach After Less Than 3 Months
Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has resigned as Ghana's head coach after just under three months and five matches, citing dissatisfaction among those seeking higher achievements despite securing World Cup qualification.
Belgium Coach Slams FIFA's Balogan Ban Suspension
Belgium coach Rudy García blasted FIFA for suspending striker Florian Balogan's match ban, calling the decision an "April Fool's joke" ahead of Belgium's Round of 16 clash against the United States on July 6.
Haaland Stuns Brazil as Norway Advances
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway upset Brazil 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on July 6, advancing to face the England-Mexico winner in the quarterfinals.
Trump Called FIFA Chief Before Balogan Red Card Overturned
President Trump called FIFA chief Infantino to request a review of striker Folarin Balogan's red card, which was subsequently reduced to a suspended ban rather than a match suspension.
Ronaldo Confirms 2026 World Cup Will Be His Last
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his last tournament, ending a record-breaking international career that spans six World Cups.
Djokovic Sets Wimbledon Singles Match Record
Serbian star Novak Djokovic broke Roger Federer's Wimbledon singles match record with his 106th victory at the tournament, defeating Roman Safiullin in the quarterfinals on July 5.
Newcastle Signs Ivory Coast Winger Turé for £43 Million
Newcastle United signed Ivory Coast winger Bazuumana Turé from Hoffenheim for £43 million to replace Anthony Gordon, who transferred to Barcelona.
FIFA Lifts Balogan's Ban, Clears Him For World Cup
US striker Folarin Balogun's automatic World Cup suspension has been lifted and replaced with a one-year probation, clearing him to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium on July 6, 2026.