Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
IRPC Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent Business Operations with Strong Corporate Governance
Thailand's state oil refiner IRPC has pledged full cooperation with government agencies and reaffirmed its commitment to transparent operations and strict corporate governance standards.
TFEX Launches Mini Gold Futures Trading Starting May 25 — Making Gold Investment More Accessible
Thailand Futures Exchange launches Mini Gold Online Futures on May 25, requiring only 15,000 baht initial margin by reducing contract size tenfold to make gold trading more accessible to retail investors.
State Welfare Card 2025: Usage Conditions, What You Can Buy, and Money Deposit Timeline
Thailand's 2025 State Welfare Card program will provide 1,000 baht monthly to 13.18 million low-income cardholders from June through September, covering consumer goods, utilities, and transportation costs as relief from the energy crisis.
PTT Global Chemical Denies Any Involvement in Fuel Hoarding or Supply Delays
PTT Global Chemical denies hoarding fuel or causing supply delays, saying it operates only as a refinery selling products directly from the gate without retail stations or transportation infrastructure.
Fed Interest Rate Concerns Weigh on Gold Price Index in May, Expected to Average 69,800 – 74,000 Baht
Gold prices are expected to average 69,800-74,000 baht per baht weight in May as Federal Reserve interest rate concerns and Middle East tensions weigh on investor sentiment.
Tottenham Face Relegation Battle Down to Final Day After Chelsea Defeat
Chelsea defeated Tottenham 2-1 at Stamford Bridge to keep their European hopes alive, while Spurs dropped to 17th place and face a desperate final-day fight to avoid relegation.
Man City Draw with Bournemouth as Arsenal Clinch Premier League Title After 22 Years
Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on May 19, clinching the championship with one match remaining.
Grimsby Town Releases Judd Sunantharin-Bell, Thai National Team Forward Without Transfer Fee
Thai national team forward Judd Sunantharin-Bell has been released by Grimsby Town without a transfer fee, becoming a free agent after joining the English club last August.
Alcaraz Still Troubled by Wrist Injury, Withdraws from Wimbledon and Another Grand Slam
Spain's world number two Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from Wimbledon and the French Open due to a persistent wrist injury that has sidelined him since the Barcelona Open in early 2026.
Natural Resources and Environment Ministry Elevates Work Standards, Advances Transparent and Corruption-Free Government System
Thailand's Natural Resources and Environment Ministry is implementing stricter anti-corruption measures through centralized online complaint systems, improved work procedures, and personnel oversight following private sector feedback on gov
Thai Men's Sepaktakraw Singles Team Reclaims World Glory, Narrowly Defeats Myanmar to Win 2026 World Cup
Thailand's men's sepaktakraw singles team won the 2026 World Cup in Malaysia, defeating Myanmar 2-1 in sets to reclaim the world championship after losing the title to Malaysia two years earlier.
Kasetsart University and Vibhavadi Hospital Launch First KUVPL Biohacking & Longevity Masterclass
Kasetsart University and Vibhavadi Hospital launched a biohacking and longevity masterclass teaching evidence-based strategies for disease prevention and healthy aging to executives and health professionals.