Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Doctor Reveals Why Bad Breath Persists Despite Daily Brushing, Offers 3 Prevention Methods and Warns of Tonsil Stones
Tonsil stones—small deposits that form in throat grooves—are a common cause of persistent bad breath despite good oral hygiene, according to an ENT specialist who recommends proper gargling, flossing, and hydration to prevent them.
PM Opens Phra Prathom Songkran Festival, Quips Back at Teenager's Taunt About Running Out of Money
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the 2025 Phra Prathom Songkran Festival in Samut Prakan on Saturday, celebrating Thai-Mon heritage and UNESCO-recognized cultural traditions while quipping back at a teenager's jab about finances.
Editorial – Custom-Formulated Fertilizer Innovation
Thailand's government launched a custom-formulated fertilizer project in Udon Thani to help farmers reduce costs and boost productivity by tailoring nutrient blends to specific soil and crop conditions using soil analysis and AI technology.
Carrick Praises Bruno as Key Influence on Manchester United's Form
Interim manager Michael Carrick has praised Bruno Fernandes as a crucial influence on Manchester United's improved performance, emphasizing the Portuguese midfielder's creativity and defensive contribution to the team's success.
Throwing a Punch in the Corner – Opposition Tests President Sophon's Resolve
The NACC faces a credibility crisis after dismissing a shareholding case against Sakdi Sayam Chidchob, with the opposition accusing the agency of contradicting a Constitutional Court ruling and requesting a Supreme Court investigation into
Public Health Ministry Urges Vendors to Stop Using Newspaper as Food Wrapping—Consumers Risk Exposure to Lead and Printing Dyes
Thailand's Public Health Ministry is warning food vendors to stop wrapping food in newspaper, which can transfer lead, heavy metals, and printing dyes—especially when in contact with hot or fatty foods.
AECF Participates in OECD Agricultural Policy Forum, Presents Climate Change Response Strategy
Thailand's Agricultural Economics Office presented the country's climate change response strategy at an OECD agricultural policy forum in Indonesia, advancing Bangkok's bid for OECD membership with a technical assessment scheduled for 2026.
Thai Dragon Boats Secure 2 More Silver Medals to Close Out Asian Beach Games Campaign
Thai dragon boat teams claimed two silver medals in 400-meter races at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, finishing their campaign with one gold, four silver, and one bronze across six events.
Hot Trend! Couples Are Getting Ring Tattoos Instead of Wedding Bands—Cheaper and No Risk of Loss
Couples are ditching expensive wedding bands for finger ring tattoos, a trend gaining traction among younger generations seeking a cheaper, permanent symbol of commitment that won't get lost.
KTC Identifies 5 New Financial Trends: Thais Care More About Leftover Money Than Income
Krung Thai Card identifies a shift in Thai consumer behavior, with people prioritizing "leftover money" over income as they manage high household debt through purposeful spending on health and long-term value rather than just getting by.
Deputy PM Orders University Admissions Authority to Freeze TCAS Application Fees, Expands Free A-Level Exam Rights to 7 Subjects
Thailand's Deputy PM has frozen university entrance exam application fees for another year and expanded free A-Level exam opportunities to seven subjects, while introducing new portfolio standards to reduce educational inequality in higher
Sodo Style and Draft Open Up About 2-Month Connection Still in Friend Zone Due to Past Heartbreak; Believes Fortune Teller's Advice Against Dating Before Age 70
Sodo Style and Draft confirmed they remain friends after two months of serious conversation, with Sodo citing past heartbreak and a fortune teller's advice against dating before age 70 as reasons to keep their relationship platonic.