Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thailand Hosts Track Asia Cup 2026 With 38 Teams
Thailand will host the Track Asia Cup 2026 in August at Bangkok's Huamark Velodrome, attracting 38 teams from 19 countries with over 1,000 athletes competing for Olympic qualification points.
Thousands Bid Farewell to Dream-Chasing Legend Hulunn Solo
Nearly ten thousand mourners gathered in Kalasin Province on August 11 for the cremation of Hulunn Solo, a celebrated travel vlogger whose journey from poverty to achieving his dreams through YouTube inspired fans across Thailand.
MEA Warns of Fake LINE Accounts Impersonating Staff
Scammers are impersonating MEA staff through fake LINE accounts to trick residents into granting home access or paying fees, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority warns. Verify any meter inspection requests directly with MEA through offici
Geely Riddara Hits Fourth-Ranked Pickup Sales for Second Month
Geely Riddara secured fourth place in Thailand's four-door pickup segment for the second consecutive month with 409 July registrations, maintaining its lead in the country's new-energy pickup market. The brand attributes growth to competiti
Dragon 5 Member Mourned as Funeral Rites Begin
Dragon 5 member Tae, 46, was remembered during funeral rites at Bua Khwan Temple in Nonthaburi on August 11, with all bandmates present to pay their respects to the late musician and console his grieving family.
Former MP Fined for Smoking in Government Building
Former MP Chalerm Riawreng was fined 5,000 baht for smoking at Rattanadhivet Police Station in August, with the station commander also penalized for allowing it in a no-smoking area.
Mental Health Teams Deploy to School After Weapon Incident
Mental health professionals deployed to Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi on August 11 to provide counseling and support to students and staff following a fatal armed incident at the school.
Engineering Student Turned Actor Phu Kritin Eyes Popularity Award
Engineering student Phu Kritin balanced a robotics degree at Chulalongkorn University while breaking through in Thai television, earning a Best Male Actor award and now competing for a popularity award at the 2026 FEED x KHAOSOD AWARDS.
SC Launches Ready to Live Campaign With 72 Model Homes
SC Asset Corporation is launching the "SC Ready to Live" campaign featuring 72 fully furnished model homes across 32 Bangkok-area projects, offering ready-to-occupy properties with complete interior design and cashback incentives up to 5 mi
Toyota Launches Refreshed Alphard and Vellfire MPVs
Toyota Motor Thailand has launched refreshed 2025 Alphard and Vellfire luxury MPVs with a new hybrid Smart variant offering more accessible pricing for the premium segment. Both vehicles feature advanced safety technology, all-wheel-drive c
Chi, Bright, and Koi Star in New Period Drama 'Dang Byler'
Chi Sutthiraks stars in oneD ORIGINAL's new period drama "Dang Byler," a series following a young man forced into the gangster underworld who watches his friendship with Poo transform into a bitter rivalry over ambition and love. The show p
Don Muang Tollway Posts 525B Profit in First Half
Don Muang Tollway reported 525 billion baht net profit in the first half of 2025 despite headwinds from Middle East tensions and high energy costs that reduced traffic volume in the second quarter.