Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thai refineries squeezed by diesel price controls
Thailand's oil refineries are struggling with tightening margins as government diesel price controls drive up financial losses and squeeze profitability across the sector.
Government co-payment share to rise to 60%
The government's upcoming co-payment stimulus will increase its contribution to 60% of approved consumer spending, up from previous levels, with citizens covering the remaining 40%.
Lean Prompting as Sculpting
Research from early 2024 found that polite phrasing significantly improves AI response quality, challenging assumptions about how artificial intelligence processes language.
Yala boy with special needs found dead in scrapyard car after four-day search
A 12-year-old boy with special needs was found dead in an abandoned car at a scrapyard in Yala's Betong district, four days after vanishing from his home. Police suspect he entered the vehicle to play or rest and died from oxygen deprivatio
Lots of fun to be had in the Super Mario Galaxy
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is drawing sharply divided reactions from audiences, with viewers either loving or hating the film rather than taking a middle ground.
They Will Kill You offers nothing new
Director Kirill Sokolov's new film "They Will Kill You" fails to break ground, offering familiar territory that one critic found uninspiring enough to delay reviewing.
Pixar’s latest Hoppers shows plenty of heart
Pixar's new animated film Hoppers arrives in theaters during the Easter season, offering families a heartwarming alternative to the recent wave of horror releases.
Controversial Demon Statue Removed From Bangkok Hotel
A giant demon statue at a Bangkok hotel has been removed following months of public outcry and complaints it promoted devil worship and posed a cultural threat.
Potash Mining Threatens Thailand's Northeast Water Supply
Potash mining in Thailand's northeast threatens water supplies used by tens of thousands for agriculture and drinking water, with one active mine in Nakhon Ratchasima already causing severe salinization despite community opposition.
Lisa Becomes First K-Pop Star With 100M Instagram Followers
Lisa, the Thai singer from Blackpink, became the first K-pop artist to reach 100 million Instagram followers on Christmas, also making her the first Asian female to hit the milestone.
Survey Reveals Top 10 Issues Bangkok Residents Want Fixed
Over half of Bangkok residents surveyed cite road problems as their top concern, followed by flooding and safety issues, according to a Traffy Fondue survey of more than 337,000 people.
Cabinet Approves Same-Sex Marriage Equality Bill
Thailand's cabinet approved a same-sex marriage equality bill Thursday, which will grant LGBTQ couples the same legal rights as heterosexual couples including marriage, adoption, and inheritance. Parliament votes on the landmark legislation