Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
PM Denies US Drone Base Plan, Keeps Trade and Security Separate
PM Anutin Charnvirakul denied reports that the US plans to establish a drone production base in Thailand, insisting trade and security matters remain separate in bilateral discussions.
Thailand U-20 Coach Names 26 Players for Asian Cup Qualifier Camp
Thailand's U-20 football coach has named 26 players for a training camp in Chon Buri ahead of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, which begin August 31 against the UAE, Iraq, and Turkmenistan.
Anti-Corruption Office Defends Gold Bribery Investigation
The National Anti-Corruption Commission defended its investigation into a gold bribery case involving senior police official Pol Gen Surajet Hakpal, rejecting allegations that officers exceeded their authority or secretly photographed his h
Parliament Panel to Mediate Temple Dispute in Khon Kaen
A parliamentary committee will visit Khon Kaen on August 19 to investigate a dispute at Wat Pa Adulyaram where objects have been placed blocking temple access and disrupting religious ceremonies, stemming from an ongoing land rights conflic
Major Energy Seminar Planned for August 26
Thailand's top energy experts and government officials will gather August 26 in Bangkok for a seminar on the country's energy transition, electric vehicles, and Net Zero plans.
Cardiologist Warns HYROX Racers After Athlete Collapse
A cardiologist warns HYROX competitors to race within their training limits after a participant suffered cardiac arrest, noting that sudden cardiac events occur in roughly 1 in 5,000 people aged 50 and over during intense endurance competit
Abbot Adul Vows Not to Leave Temple Amid Safety Concerns
Abbot Phra Kru Adul Saranit says he will remain at his Khon Kaen temple despite safety concerns, with police monitoring the site and the monk implementing strict precautions including not traveling alone.
BAM Targets 600 Billion Baht Portfolio Through Joint Asset Firms
Bangkok Asset Management targets a 600 billion baht portfolio by year-end 2025 through joint-venture partnerships with financial institutions, shifting from reliance on its own assets to building an ecosystem approach while reporting steady
Air India Expands Drug Testing After Pilot Tests Positive
Air India expanded drug testing for all pilots after a captain tested positive for marijuana, following an August 4 incident when a Phuket-Delhi flight dropped 300 feet, injuring 24 people.
PM Inspects Strategic Air Base in Nakhon Ratchasima
PM Anutin inspected a Royal Thai Air Force base in Nakhon Ratchasima on August 14 to assess operational readiness and security operations along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Thailand Pushes Pattaya Film City for UNESCO Creative Network
Thailand is pushing Pattaya to join UNESCO's Creative Cities Network as a Film City by 2027, leveraging cultural heritage and sustainable tourism development as the country aims to expand its nine existing UNESCO-designated creative cities.
Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Posts 8% Profit Growth
Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services reported 8% profit growth to 60.5 million baht in the second quarter despite a 4% revenue decline, benefiting from strong international travel demand and efficient cost management.