Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thai Taekwondo Leaves Asia Championships Empty-Handed in Mongolia
Thailand's taekwondo team secured one silver medal at the Asian Championships in Mongolia but failed to medal on day three, with fighters eliminated across multiple divisions by stronger international competitors.
Thailand Mobilizes Fish and Processed Fish Products to Showcase Export Potential Through FTA Markets
Thailand is bringing over 30 fish and seafood producers to THAIFEX 2026 in May to showcase export opportunities under free trade agreements, featuring everything from frozen tilapia to fish sauce and canned crab.
Udon Thani residents delighted as PM Anutin orders Suchat to distribute land rights documents to resolve farmland issues
Thailand's government is accelerating land rights distribution in national forest areas, with hundreds of Udon Thani farmers receiving legal documents to farm and build homes on previously disputed land. The initiative, championed by PM Anu
Sunny Sunday – Namtarn Happy with Acting Career, 11 Years in the Industry Without Burning Out
Actress Namtarn plays a 100-year-old ghost with no memory of her death in new film 'City Curse,' marking her latest role after over a decade in the industry without burning out.
"Coffin Therapy" – Japan's Bizarre New Wellness Trend: Lying Still in a Coffin for Mental Healing
A Japanese wellness trend called "Coffin Therapy" has people lying in coffins for 30 minutes to contemplate mortality and reduce anxiety about death, with proponents suggesting it may help address the country's rising suicide rates.
Yossakorn Insists Corruption Can't Be Fixed in 100 Years—Must Push Thailand Toward High Income, Believing Wealthy People Won't Cheat
Deputy Prime Minister Yossakorn argues Thailand must achieve high-income status to curb corruption and social problems, positioning higher education and research as economic engines during a keynote at Chiang Mai University.
Thai Durian Sales Push in Nanning: Strong Orders from Importers and Snack Manufacturers
Thai durian exporters are securing strong orders from Chinese importers and food manufacturers, with major buyers in Nanning confirming 2025 purchase targets totaling thousands of containers amid expanding market opportunities across centra
Decharat Challenges Supachee: Rushing to Showcase Results Without Reviewing Data, Fruit Exports Up But Farm-Gate Prices Down
Pheu Thai policy director Decharat challenges Commerce Minister Supachee over April fruit export claims, noting that while durian, rambutan and lychee exports surged, farm-gate prices for farmers actually fell due to earlier harvests floodi
Princess Sirivannavari Receives French Honors as Settha Offers Royal Blessings
Princess Sirivannavari received France's Grand Officier rank of the Legion of Honor for her contributions to arts, culture, and Thailand-France relations, with former PM Settha offering royal blessings on the achievement.
Promoting Digital Economy: OTOD #3 Launches in Ayutthaya to Upgrade Rice Mills and Support Digital Agriculture
Thailand's Digital Economy Promotion Office launches its third One Tambon One Digital program in Ayutthaya, introducing digital agriculture technology to rice farmers in the country's central agricultural heartland.
Government Fast-Tracks Status Change for Contract Teachers, New Salary Nearly 20,000 Baht, Effective June 2
The government is upgrading 7,500 contract teachers to temporary employee status starting June 2, offering monthly salaries reaching nearly 20,000 baht with enhanced labor protections and benefits.
Warning to Businesses: Submit 2568 Financial Statements by June 2 or Face Penalties
Businesses must submit 2568 financial statements to Thailand's Department of Business Development by June 2, 2569, or face legal penalties and potential deregistration.