Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Sena Development Ramps Up Home Buyer Campaign with 'Limit the Price' Initiative to Ease Affordability Burden
Sena Development launched its 'Limit the Price' campaign freezing property prices across 50+ projects while offering creative solutions like trading old cars for condos and rent-to-own options starting at 4,100 baht monthly. The initiative
Yossakon Pushes Major Expansion of Bangkok Planetarium, Linking Universities Nationwide to Create Free Learning Spaces for All Ages
Thailand's deputy prime minister launched an expanded planetarium initiative to create free learning spaces nationwide, linking universities and schools to offer lifelong education for all ages beyond traditional museum models.
Business Development Department Acts on PM's Orders to Scan Tourist Areas, Crack Down on Foreign Nominees
Thai authorities are cracking down on foreign-controlled businesses in major tourist destinations, targeting Thai nationals acting as illegal nominees for foreign investors. The Department of Business Development identified thousands of sus
Commerce Ministry Responds to USTR Allegations on Forced Labor and Overcapacity
Thailand defended its labor standards and production practices during technical talks with U.S. trade officials on May 13-14, denying forced labor in supply chains and rejecting overcapacity allegations in key industries.
On Hold: Government Weighs 1.7 Billion Baht World Cup Broadcasting Rights Deal, Concerns Over Value
Thailand's government is reconsidering a 1.7-billion-baht plan to broadcast the 2026 World Cup, citing concerns over value when the funds could instead support youth football development programs across the country.
Ekniti warns oil prices will remain high for another 2 years, prepares Thai Helps Thai Plus program for cabinet approval tomorrow
Thailand's GDP grew 2.8% in Q1 2025 driven by investment and exports, but Deputy PM Ekniti warns oil prices will stay high for 1-2 years, prompting the cabinet to approve a 200-billion-baht relief program tomorrow.
Rooney Says Slot Should Drop Salah Over 'Heavy Metal' Football Jab in Farewell Match
Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool manager Arne Slot should drop Mohamed Salah from this weekend's farewell match after the Egyptian forward publicly called for more aggressive "heavy metal" football, suggesting a lack of trust in his coach.
Man Nakhon Pathom Proves Himself, Secures Ticket to Professional World Snooker Main Tour Again
Thai snooker player Thanawat 'Man Nakhon Pathom' Thirapongpaibuul has regained his professional status after defeating China's Bai Langning 4-1 in qualifying, six years after a match-fixing ban ended his previous career. The 32-year-old, wh
EGCO Group Reports First Quarter Profits Surge 349% to 875 Million Baht
EGCO Group's first quarter net profit surged 349% to 875 million baht, driven by strong electricity demand from data centers and semiconductors at power plants in the United States and South Korea.
Chonburi FC Extends Contract with Gigue Linares, Philippine Defender, for Another Season
Philippine defender Gigue Linares has extended his contract with Chonburi FC for the 2026/27 season after appearing in all 24 matches during the past campaign.
Thai Men's Sepaktakraw Team Dominates Vietnam, Advances to World Cup 2026 Semifinals
Thailand's men's sepaktakraw team cruised past Vietnam 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals in Malaysia, advancing to the semifinals where they'll face South Korea on May 19.
Plot twist! Thailand unlikely to buy 2026 World Cup rights over cost concerns, opens door for private sector
Thailand's state broadcaster is unlikely to purchase 2026 World Cup rights, citing the 1.3 billion baht asking price as economically unjustifiable and unfavorable U.S.-Mexico-Canada broadcast times, though private companies may pursue the r