Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Hospital Apologizes After Nurse Posts Inappropriate Comments About Patient
Payakkhaphum Hospital apologized after a nurse posted inappropriate comments about a deceased patient on social media, issuing a warning to the staff member and pledging to prevent similar incidents.
Animal Lovers Clash With City Over Stray Feeding Ban Signs
Animal welfare groups in Nakhon Ratchasima are demanding the city remove signs banning stray dog feeding, citing unfair criminalization, while residents say the ban has reduced disease and safety risks following a rabies outbreak that kille
Thailand Attracts 1.4 Trillion Baht in Foreign Investment in First Half
Thailand attracted 1.4 trillion baht in foreign investment applications during the first half of the year, with Australian companies among major investors citing the country's political stability and efficient investment promotion programs
BG Pathum United Drawn With Adelaide, Lion City, Taipei in AFC Cup
Thai club BG Pathum United drew Adelaide United, Lion City Sailors, and Taipei FC in Group F of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Two group stage.
Thai Commercial Banks Stable Despite SME Weakness in Q2
Thailand's commercial banking system remained stable in Q2 2026 with solid capital and liquidity, though credit to small businesses and consumers contracted as large firms drove overall 2% lending growth despite elevated economic risks.
Cabinet Sets Toll Rates for Friendship Bridge 5
Thailand's Cabinet approved toll rates for Friendship Bridge 5 linking Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxai, with passenger cars charged 50 baht and larger trucks up to 500 baht depending on size. The regulation now goes to the Council of State for re
Parliament Chief Defends Graft Probe Committee Setup
Parliament's speaker defended a newly formed committee reviewing the anti-corruption agency's dismissal of a stock manipulation case against a former transport minister, saying outside members ensure independence and results will determine
Agricultural Economics Office Launches Data Release Calendar
The Office of Agricultural Economics launched a data release calendar showing when agricultural statistics will be published, helping farmers, businesses, and officials plan production and policy decisions more effectively.
Thai Bank Card Company Teaches Seniors to Spot Online Scams
Thai Credit Card Company launched a senior fraud awareness program teaching elderly people to recognize common online scams, which cost victims over 961 million baht in losses last month alone.
Thailand Courts Canva for Regional AI Design Hub
Thailand's Prime Minister visited Sydney to court Canva, seeking to establish a regional AI design hub in Thailand and develop 1,000 local designers by 2026 to boost the creative economy.
Thailand Investigates Nok Air Overbooking, Mandates Passenger Compensation
Thailand's aviation regulator is investigating Nok Air for denying a passenger boarding on an August flight from Trang due to overbooking, reviewing whether the airline provided required compensation including meals, accommodation, and 1,50
Village Security Chief Wields Giant Cleaver at Concert
An assistant village headman in Udon Thani went viral after patrolling a concert stage armed with a giant cleaver instead of a firearm, following a no-guns policy.