Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thai Firms Adopt AI Rapidly, but Fail to Deliver Business Results
Thai companies are rapidly adopting AI but struggling to convert investments into measurable business results, with only 19% successfully scaling AI across multiple units while 71% acknowledge partial success at best.
Bangkok Glass: Why Modern Firms Must Invest in Employee Well-being
Bangkok Glass Group is implementing a four-dimensional employee well-being framework addressing mental health, physical fitness, financial security, and workplace relationships as a long-term business investment rather than a cost.
Abbot Defends Land Title Claim as Court Case Nears Final Ruling
A Khon Kaen abbot nears a final Supreme Court ruling over a 21-rai property title dispute he has contested for more than two decades, while a woman claiming family ties to the original owners challenges his claim.
Thailand Targets 2.6 Billion Baht in Tapioca Orders at New Trade Summit
Thailand's Department of Foreign Trade launched Thai Tapioca Nexus 2026 to secure 2.6 billion baht in foreign orders, connecting over 300 international importers from Asia, the Middle East and beyond with local producers and SMEs to expand
JMart Q2 Profit Surges 92% on Mobile Lending Growth
JMart Group's Q2 profit nearly doubled to 213 million baht, driven by surging mobile lending operations and strong contributions from joint ventures and subsidiaries. The company's mobile division expanded to over 300 branches with profit j
Thailand Urges Employers to Renew Work Permits for Laotian, Myanmar, Vietnamese Workers by December 11
Thailand's Department of Employment is urging employers to renew work permits for foreign workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam by December 11, 2025, allowing them to extend employment for one additional year.
Democrat Party Warns Premier Against Ignoring Illegal Gun Crisis
Democrat Party spokesman warns that Thailand's firearm license suspension fails to address the real crisis: illegal homemade guns easily obtained online and used in recent attacks, while law enforcement remains underarmed against criminals.
Thailand Launches Debt Relief Plan for Small Businesses
Thailand is expanding its debt relief programme for struggling small businesses to include customers of state-owned banks starting in the second half of 2025, using asset management companies to restructure non-performing loans.
Sansiri Invests 11 Billion Baht in New Ratchapruek Community
Sansiri is investing 11 billion baht to develop a 1,000-rai residential community along the new Ratchapruek Cut expressway, with three housing projects launching in September targeting prices between 4.39 and 8 million baht.
Thailand and China Launch Joint Air Force Exercise
Thailand and China launched Falcon Strike 2026, a joint air force exercise in Udon Thani featuring fighter jets, aerial refuelling drills and humanitarian response training designed to strengthen military ties and improve operational coordi
Gulf Development Expands Bottle Recycling Program to Eastern Region
Gulf Development expanded its bottle recycling program to seven Eastern Zone offices, collecting 1,183 kilograms of PET plastic in the first half of 2025 that will be upcycled into clothing, blankets and household goods by a local temple.
Parliament Tightens Security, Bans Firearms Inside Building
Parliament has implemented stricter security measures including vehicle screening, mandatory ID badges, and X-ray scanning for all visitors, while banning firearms from the building entirely.