Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Singer Sunary Returns from ICU, Ex-Husband Visits Bedside
Country singer Sunary Ratchasima has been discharged from ICU after emergency surgery to remove a colon blockage caused by her grueling work schedule and dehydration. Her ex-husband visited her bedside with their two sons as she recovers.
Thailand Hosts International Esports Championship in Ayutthaya
Thailand will host an international esports championship in Ayutthaya on August 14–16, 2026, featuring Street Fighter 6 and eFootball Mobile competitions with over 500,000 baht in prizes.
Thailand Bans Awarding Firearms to Village Chiefs
Thailand has banned awarding firearms to village chiefs, replacing guns with cash or ceremonial decorations instead. The policy shift comes after rifles were distributed as raffle prizes to Ko Pangan village leaders, prompting the governmen
PSU Advances AI Integration Across Thai Universities
As artificial intelligence continues reshaping higher education worldwide, universities are increasingly integrating AI into teaching, research, and administration to prepare for the future. In Thail...
Thailand Expands Fruit Exports to China Under Trade Deal
Thailand is stepping up efforts to bring more Thai fruit products to the global market—starting with China, one of the world's largest consumer markets. The Ministry of Commerce, through the De...
Parliamentary Panel Threatens Subpoena for Digital Minister Over Passport Project
A parliamentary budget committee threatened to subpoena Thailand's Digital Economy Minister over concerns about vague specifications and missing documents in the TH-AI Passport project, which is set to launch registration soon.
UNDP and Krungthai Bank Partner on Thailand Conservation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Krungthai Bank (KTB), and Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have launched a new partnership to strengthen community-led soluti...
Thailand Partners with Universities to Drive Innovation Growth
The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is strengthening collaboration with 19 universities in the Technology and Innovation Development Group to accelerate innovation-driven economic growth and support ...
World Bank Urges Thailand to Value Natural Resources
The World Bank has encouraged Thailand to adopt Natural Capital Accounting (NCA), a framework designed to measure the economic value of natural resources and integrate them into national development p...
Anti-Corruption Panel Pushes Local Government to Submit 5,925 Names to Five Agencies
An anti-corruption panel is demanding the Department of Local Administration submit 5,925 names of suspected exam cheaters to five agencies for financial investigation and prosecution, with the committee chair emphasizing the urgency of ide
Parliamentary Panel Probes Fake Thai Citizenship Racket as Hospitals Refuse To Testify
A parliamentary committee investigates a fake Thai citizenship scheme involving hospitals, which have refused to testify, amid concerns the scam could threaten national security if widespread.
Cyclists Compete for Thailand Open Title in Chainat
Chainat province will host the Thailand Open cycling championship on August 15-16, 2025, featuring mountain bike and road races expected to draw over 1,000 athletes and boost local tourism and economy.