Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Siripong Eyes Extension of Relief for Seven Transport Sectors, Discusses with Finance Ministry on Fare Controls
Deputy Transport Minister Siripong is negotiating with the Finance Ministry to extend relief measures for seven transport sectors facing rising operating costs, while efforts to cap fare increases at 10 percent have already shown success.
Labor Minister Confirms September 27 Election Date for Social Security Board; Registration Opens June 1-July 15
Elections for the Social Security Board will be held September 27, 2026, with voter and candidate registration opening June 1 through July 15, 2025 via the SSO website, app, or provincial offices.
Business Associations Set May 25 Meeting with Labor Minister to Propose 5-Point Labor Shortage Solution
Business associations will meet with Thailand's labor minister on May 25 to push for solutions to worker shortages affecting construction, agriculture, and tourism, including streamlined permits for foreign laborers from Cambodia and other
Thai Sepaktakraw Remains Undefeated: Men's Team Crushes Brunei to Advance to Semifinals in World Championship Quest
Thailand's sepaktakraw men's team swept past Brunei in straight sets at the ISTAF World Cup quarterfinals in Malaysia, advancing to the semifinals as defending champions.
Royal Irrigation Department Advances Water Management Knowledge to Prepare for Future Water Crises and Disasters
The Royal Irrigation Department held an academic seminar with partner organizations to develop water management guidelines addressing floods, droughts, and climate change impacts through 2027. Experts from government agencies and water spec
Election Commission clarifies ballot security measures for Bangkok governor and Pattaya mayor elections with tamper-proof stamps
The Election Commission outlined ballot security measures for Bangkok and Pattaya local elections on June 28, including tamper-proof stamps that prevent counterfeiting while maintaining voter anonymity.
McGuire and Trent Left Out as England Announces 26-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup
England manager Thomas Tuchel named a 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold among notable omissions from the Declan Rice-captained team heading to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Patrice Evra Tells England Fans to Stop Singing 'It's Coming Home' If They Want to Win the World Cup
Former French defender Patrice Evra jokingly told England fans to stop singing "It's Coming Home" because he believes the anthem is a curse preventing them from winning major tournaments.
Trump Reverses Course, Plans to Send 5,000 American Troops to Poland Just One Week After Canceling Deployment
Trump is reversing course and deploying 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just one week after canceling a similar deployment, citing his relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The announcement contradicts recent signals that the admin
Arne Slot believes Salah's heavy metal football post comes from good intentions toward the club
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah's social media post criticizing the team's tactics reflects shared goals rather than a direct attack, ahead of Sunday's final Premier League match.
Thailand signs contracts for Red Line extensions to Thammasat, Salaya
Thailand's State Railway has signed contracts worth over 20 billion baht for two Red Line extensions to Thammasat and Salaya, with construction beginning July 2026 and service expected to start in 2029.
Will McMillan, Half-Thai-Australian Windsurfer, Secures Gold Fleet Spot and World Championship Quota
Thai-Australian windsurfer Will McMillan secured a spot in the Gold Fleet at the IQ Foil European Championships in Portugal and guaranteed his quota for the World Championships in England this September.