Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thailand Introduces Progressive Electricity Tariff to Slash Bills for Low-Usage Households by Up to 20%
Thailand's energy minister announced a progressive electricity tariff system that will reduce power bills by up to 20% for low-usage households while promoting energy conservation and solar adoption.
70-Year-Old Chinese Woman Spends 15 Million Baht on Live Streaming in Six Months, Can't Pay Electricity Bill
A 70-year-old Shanghai woman spent 15 million baht of her family's savings on live-streaming gifts in six months, leaving household bills unpaid and unable to afford electricity charges.
Royal Honors Bestowed on 313,602 Recipients
Over 313,000 people received royal decorations including the White Elephant Order and Thai Crown Order on the occasion of the July birthday celebration during the 11th year of the current reign.
International Entertainment – 'Bite Me Sweet' Sends Support to 'Chef Jan'
Thai pastry chef Jan Nicha competes against Korean celebrities in the dessert competition series Bite Me Sweet, airing on Viu with the winner earning a Singapore pop-up store opportunity.
Suphajee Clarifies Durian Promotion Drama: 100 Baht per Fruit is PrimePie's Technique, Not Commerce Ministry Matter
Thailand's Commerce Minister clarified that a 100-baht-per-durian promotion by PrimePie is the company's own marketing technique, not a government subsidy, as the nation tackles a record 33% surge in durian production this year.
Srinakharinwirot University Ready to Host 42nd Thai University Personnel Sports Games
Srinakharinwirot University will host the 42nd Thai University Personnel Sports Games in May-June 2026, featuring 8,000 athletes from 65 institutions competing across 18 sports disciplines at its Nakhon Nayok campus.
Kim Opens Memorial to Honor North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine, Estimated 2,000 Deaths
Kim Jong Un opened a memorial in Pyongyang honoring North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine, with South Korean intelligence estimating about 2,000 deaths among the 15,000 troops deployed to support Russia's war effort.
Priset Ubchue Emerges as Bangkok Governor Candidate, Party Postpones Launch to May 5
Thailand's People's Party will unveil its Bangkok governor candidate on May 5, with party MP Priset Ubchue confirming preparations are underway but declining to name the contender before the official launch.
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
Australia is threatening to impose taxes on Meta, Google, and TikTok if the tech giants refuse to pay local news outlets for content.
Good News: SME D Bank Expands Green Productivity Credit to Help SMEs Combat Rising Fuel Costs
SME D Bank launched a green productivity loan program offering 3% fixed annual interest for up to 10 years, helping small businesses reduce fuel costs and meet environmental standards. The initiative provides up to 30 million baht per entre
Fay Phattharit: Business Booming, Adjusts Rates Fairly, Makes Fans Happy with New Car and Driver
Young actor Fay Phattharit credits his thriving business to quality work over luxury spending, recently investing in a new van and driver to handle his increasingly busy schedule across multiple work locations daily.
Priṣṭh Urges Parliament Speaker Not to Dismiss NACC Investigation Request in Saksayam Case, Points Out Two Submission Routes
Opposition lawmakers plan to collect parliamentary signatures to push the Supreme Court to investigate the NACC's dismissal of a stock manipulation case against Saksayam Chidchob, using multiple submission routes to prevent the speaker from