Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Mechanic Shocked by 40,000-Baht Water Bill, Claims He Can't Afford to Pay, Threatens to Cut Off Water Entirely
A motorcycle repair shop owner in Udon Thani received a shocking 41,839-baht water bill over two months—more than 100 times his usual monthly charge—and claims a faulty meter or staff error is to blame since he found no leaks in his shop.
EVs, Battery Swapping and Solar Drive Thailand’s Net-Zero Shift
Thailand is ramping up electric vehicle adoption and expanding battery-swapping infrastructure alongside solar expansion to meet its 2050 net-zero emissions goal.
Thanaporn Apologizes to Phumtham Following Serious Legal Charges, Offering a Cautionary Lesson for Political Critics
Academic Dr. Thanaporn Sriyakul apologized to Pheu Thai politician Phumtham Wechayachai after facing legal charges for criticizing his handling of Thai-Cambodian border issues, leading him to drop the case and urge political commentators to
TR.69 Intensifies! Navy Commander Inspects UAV and Amphibious Training, Tests Real Combat Capabilities to Counter Eastern Border Threats
Thai Navy conducts TR.69 training exercises in the Gulf of Thailand, testing UAV operations and amphibious assault capabilities to counter eastern border threats and enhance maritime security readiness.
Bass-Fame Defeat Fellow Countrymen to Advance to Thailand Open Semifinals
Thailand's third-ranked mixed doubles pair Bass and Fame defeated compatriots M and Mook 21-14, 21-7 at the Toyota Thailand Open to secure a semifinal berth against Chinese Taipei's Ye Hongwei and Nicole Gonzalez Chan.
Thailand moves to uproot illegal foreign activities
Thai authorities are launching a three-phase crackdown on foreign criminal networks, with police and interior officials coordinating efforts to combat illegal foreign activities across the country.
Suchart Orders Urgent Fact-Check by Pollution Control, National Parks, and Forest Departments on Corruption Allegations
Minister Suchart Chomklin ordered three environmental agencies to urgently investigate corruption allegations after a survey ranked them among Thailand's most bribed government departments.
Champions Crowned! TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand 2025 Tests Drivers on the Road to Speed
Toyota crowned the 2025 champions of its TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand series on May 14, with winners crowned across four racing classes designed to develop aspiring drivers into professional racers.
Gerrard Insists Liverpool Should Not Let Curtis Jones Leave This Summer
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard says the club should retain midfielder Curtis Jones, an academy graduate who has attracted interest from Inter Milan and English clubs, arguing homegrown talent is vital to the team's identity.
Why Thailand Must Oppose Religious Mobs, Whether Islamic or Buddhist
A mob of about 1,000 Thai Muslims publicly punished a trans woman in Bangkok for alleged Koran mockery on social media, highlighting Thailand's need to reject religious vigilantism and enforce rule of law.
Narasiri Shakes Up the 100 Million Baht Luxury Home Market with World-Class Wellness Ecosystem Across 4 Locations
Narasiri, Sansiri's ultra-luxury home brand, is launching a wellness-focused housing concept across four Bangkok-area locations, partnering with Technogym and Helena Rubinstein to differentiate 50-million-baht properties in Thailand's boomi
Carrick Makes Shortlist of 6 Managers Vying for Premier League Manager of the Season Award
Michael Carrick has been nominated for Premier League Manager of the Season after taking charge of Manchester United in January and lifting them to third place in the table.