Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Old Car Trade-In Program Not as Simple as It Seems: Finance Ministry Insists on Fair Valuation Conditions, Urges Revenue Department to Clarify Quickly
Thailand's old car trade-in program faces delays because officials struggle to fairly value used vehicles and lack systems for properly dismantling scrapped cars, the Finance Ministry said.
Dentist Reveals Why Flossing Causes Bleeding Gums: Don't Poke Directly Into Tooth Gaps
Improper interdental brush technique—inserting directly into tooth gaps instead of angling alongside teeth—causes bleeding gums, warns a Taiwan dentist who recommends stopping if you feel resistance and switching to floss for tight spaces.
Editorial – After Thaksin's Release from Prison
Thaksin Shinawatra's release from prison on May 11, 2025, marks a potential shift in Thai politics, with analysts expecting his return to strengthen the Pheu Thai Party and reshape the ruling coalition's power dynamics.
FETCO Signals Steady Investor Confidence Backed by Government Stimulus and Capital Inflows
Thai investor confidence remains stable for the next three months, supported by government stimulus and foreign capital inflows despite concerns over international conflicts and trade tensions, according to FETCO's latest survey.
Anucha from Satun Claims Gold in Men's 100m Sprint at Surat Thani Games
Anucha Songabankoke from Satun won gold in the men's 100m sprint at the 41st National Youth Sports Games in Surat Thani, clocking 10.55 seconds.
Warning: 5 'Relaxation' Habits That Actually Drain Your Energy and Increase Disease Risk
Experts identify five common "relaxation" habits—including excessive screen time, oversleeping, overeating, and gaming—that actually increase exhaustion and disease risk rather than provide genuine rest.
Bank of Thailand Launches 'SMEs Secure+' Program with Flexible Collateral Requirements to Boost Small Business Lending
The Bank of Thailand launched 'SMEs Secure+' on May 11 to boost small business lending by allowing banks to use collateral value instead of current cash flow for credit decisions over the next 12 months, easing access for firms affected by
Government Prepares for Three Auspicious State Ceremonies with Full Coordination Across All Agencies
Thailand's government is coordinating preparations for three major state ceremonies in June 2026, including celebrations of the Supreme Patriarch's 99th birthday, the Queen's fourth-cycle birthday, and a centennial tribute to the late Queen
A Corner Punch – Murky Waters Surrounding the Red Shirt Crackdown, Nearly 99 Deaths Slip Through Justice
Nearly 100 deaths from the 2010 Red Shirt political crackdown remain largely unprosecuted, with investigations stalled on 140 of 181 cases and charges against former leaders dismissed on jurisdictional grounds.
Great Warinthorn Shares Strange Chat Encounters, Feeling Like Living in Same House; Reveals Dedication to Project Helping Sick Cats
Actor Great Warinthorn is launching a cat welfare project inspired by the loss of his three-legged cat, planning a charity run within two to three months to help sick and stray cats in need.
Six Ways to Protect Against Contractor Abandonment: Warning Against Suspiciously Low Prices as a Red Flag
Home building contractors warn that suspiciously low prices are a major red flag for contractor abandonment, which has left consumers without promised homes as rising construction costs force many builders into financial collapse.
Woman Applies for WFH Job Only to Face Strict Rules: Camera On and Screenshots Every 10 Minutes
A job candidate rejected a work-from-home position after discovering the company required constant webcam monitoring and computer screenshots every 10 minutes, sparking online debate about invasive employee surveillance practices.