Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Health Minister Denies Free Cannabis Policy, Warns of Immediate Arrests for Sales and Use; Accelerates Drug Regulation
Thailand's Health Minister denied a free cannabis policy while confirming immediate arrests for unlicensed sales and distribution, announcing plans to phase out 12,000 cannabis shops within three years and expedite new drug regulations.
13-Year-Old Chinese Girl Secretly Spends Family's Life Savings on Online Artists, Father Discovers Accounts Nearly Empty
A 13-year-old girl in China secretly spent her family's life savings of nearly 180,000 yuan commissioning anime artwork online, leaving her struggling parents—one with schizophrenia, the other brain-damaged—without funds for basic needs.
Liverpool Fans Launch Campaign to Oust Arne Slot as Manager – Over 670,000 Signatures Collected
A Liverpool fan campaign calling for manager Arne Slot's removal has gathered nearly 670,000 signatures amid disappointing results, though the club's board remains committed to keeping him.
Strong Response! Anutin Delivers Message to Sirikanya After Emergency Decree for 400 Billion Baht Drawn Up on Just 5 Pages
Prime Minister Anutin defended a 400 billion baht emergency decree at a May 11 press conference, dismissing opposition concerns and calling the brief document's efficiency a mark of actual work experience over mere talk.
Diverse Discoveries – Thailand's 'Synchrotron' Unlocks the Secrets of Scorpion Legs
International researchers used Thailand's Siam Photon Source synchrotron to examine scorpion leg structures, uncovering how insects perceive movement and sound through specialized sensory organs in their legs.
AP Builds Brand Through Human Connection at FaraTalk 2026
Thailand's leading real estate developer AP is building brand loyalty through empathy-driven marketing at FaraTalk 2026, creating personalized experiences that focus on understanding consumers' real-life needs rather than traditional advert
Entertainment Star – 'Namwan' Guards Her Happiness! Playing 'City Curse' Wins Over Fans
Actress Namwan makes her film debut in the horror thriller 'City Curse' playing an emotionally vacant ghost character, marking her first project as a freelance artist after leaving Channel 3 over a year ago.
Actor Naphat Posts to Clarify Dating Rumors: Is This His New Girlfriend?
Actor Naphat posted on social media to address dating rumors, asking fans to respect his privacy while confirming he is no longer single with someone outside the entertainment industry.
Music News – '4EVE' Makes Comeback with New Single 'My Chainz'
K-pop group 4EVE returns with hip-hop trap single "My Chainz," a collaboration with producer NINO celebrating female independence and success through icy, diamond-themed visuals.
Arteta Praises Referee's Bravery for Disallowing West Ham's Late Equalizer, Points to Clear Foul on Raya
Arsenal's 1-0 victory over West Ham in the London derby was secured when a late West Ham equalizer was disallowed for a foul on goalkeeper David Raya, with manager Arteta praising the referee's decision.
Regular Coffee Drinking Does More Than Just Wake Your Brain—It's Actually Good for Your Gut Health and Reduces Inflammation
Regular coffee consumption boosts gut health and reduces inflammation through beneficial compounds called polyphenols, according to new research tracking how coffee affects the microbiome in adults aged 30-50.
Abhisit reveals opposition submits today for Constitutional Court to interpret 400 billion baht loan decree, questioning Ekniti's true target
Thailand's opposition parties petition the Constitutional Court to review a 400 billion baht energy decree, arguing it exceeds constitutional limits for emergency spending when economic indicators remain positive.