Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026 to Return Bigger, Better, and Bolder at Impact Muang Thong Thani
Thailand's largest food and beverage trade show returns May 26-30, 2026 at Impact Muang Thong Thani, expecting nearly 3,600 exhibitors from 56 countries and over 90,000 visitors generating more than 130 billion baht in trade value.
Direct from the Palace – Ministry of Culture Organizes Tribute Ceremony for Princess Tipangkornratchamichoti
The Ministry of Culture organized a nationwide tribute ceremony for Princess Tipangkornratchamichoti on her birthday, coordinating Buddhist chanting, alms-giving, and volunteer service projects across 76 provinces to honor the royal family
Foreigners Control Koh Phangan and Koh Samui: 11,426 Companies Identified, Over 67% Owned by Nominees; Commerce Director Orders Crackdown
A government scan of Koh Phangan and Koh Samui found 11,426 foreign-invested companies operating on the islands, with over 67% allegedly using Thai nominees as illegal front owners. Thailand's Commerce Department has launched a crackdown to
Content Creator Lukmee Rasmi Files Charges Against Pu Manthana Over Harsh Online Language
Content creator Lukmee Rasmi filed harassment charges against Pu Manthana at Khok Khram Police Station, citing weeks of continuous verbal abuse on social media occurring every few hours.
End the lottery system for state-funded doctors! Health Ministry overhauls physician retention, adjusts internship criteria with new compensation tied to workload
Thailand's Health Ministry is scrapping the lottery system for assigning state-funded doctors, instead offering volunteers priority access to preferred training and study grants. The new approach combines workload-based compensation tied to
Ling and Om Plan Fan Meet Birthday Party Celebration; Pleased with Talk Show Reception, Hoping for Season 2
Rising stars Ling and Om became brand ambassadors for MEGA We Care at a CentralWorld event where fans surprised Ling with an early birthday celebration. The pair plan May birthday festivities and hinted at a second season of their talk show
March Chuthaput Just Learned 'Nam Prik Kapi' Is a Popular Dish; Netizens Question If He Was Raised in Isolation
Young actor March Chuthaput faced online backlash after seemingly not knowing nam prik kapi is a popular Thai dish, prompting him to appear on a talk show to address the viral moment and discuss his recent travel content series.
Education Minister Pushes Forward New National Education Act with Multi-Sector Collaboration to Gather Ideas
Thailand's Education Minister is advancing a new National Education Act through multi-sector consultations, proposing three approaches: confirming a 2021 draft, amending the 1999 law, or creating entirely new legislation.
Sabida Meets French Ambassador to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation and Enhance Thailand's International Image
Thailand's Culture Minister met with France's Ambassador to discuss strengthening bilateral cultural ties through art and film exchanges, with plans for an official visit to France in May 2025 including the Cannes Film Festival and a royal
Young Businessman, Victim of Renowned Fortune Teller "Ommangkorn Kaekham," Requests Witness Protection Amid Intimidation Fears
A 30-year-old businessman defrauded by fortune teller "Ommangkorn Kaekham" has requested witness protection, citing fears of intimidation from the suspect's network of nearly 100,000 influential disciples across Thailand.
Democrat MP Thanks Deputy Education Minister Akranon for Field Visit to Nakhon Ratchasima to Resolve Damaged School Building
Deputy Education Minister Akranon inspected a damaged building at Surathampitaka School in Nakhon Ratchasima after Democrat MP Chatchai raised the issue in parliament, pledging to coordinate funding and repairs urgently.
Delighted! Artist Tach Tachiya's 'Today a Year Ago' Makes a Roaring Comeback, Hitting #1 Across Multiple Platforms
Tach Tachiya's three-year-old song 'Today a Year Ago' has unexpectedly surged to number one across multiple platforms and radio stations as listeners rediscover the track. The artist expressed gratitude for the resurgence, calling it a wond