Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Gold Eyed to Hit 68,000 Baht; CPI-PPI Data Key
Most gold market experts expect prices to rise toward 68,000 baht this week, with U.S. inflation data and geopolitical tensions key to the outlook.
YouTuber's Partner Attends Funeral of Hilum Solo in Kalasin
Ram, travel partner of late backpacking YouTuber Hilum Solo, attended funeral rites in Kalasin province, where Chulalongkorn University's rector praised him as a youth role model who inspired thousands of Thais.
Thailand Exceeds Fitness Goal in Royal Birthday Campaign
Thailand's 74-day fitness campaign honoring the King's birthday exceeded its calorie-burning goal by double, with participants torching 153 million calories through the "Kaothachai" platform. Prime Minister Anutin framed the initiative as a
Government Launches Crackdown on Illegal Hotels and Businesses in Bangkok
Thailand's government launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal hotels and businesses, starting with inspections in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district that uncovered unlicensed operations, foreign workers, and allegations of officials acceptin
Thai Football Chief Secures 100-Baht Price Cut for ASEAN Cup 2026
Thailand's Football Association secured 100-baht ticket discounts for the 2026 ASEAN Cup semifinals, with prices now ranging from 200 to 500 baht to help fans afford matches as the national team faces Singapore.
Thai Men's Takraw Team Crushes Singapore, Secures Two Straight Wins
Thailand's takraw teams swept Singapore 2-0 in all three matches at the King's Cup World Championship, securing their semifinal spot with two straight wins.
Thailand Health Fund Expands Provincial Programs With One-Year Targets
Thailand's Health Promotion Fund is expanding its programs across all provinces with one-year performance targets, aiming to develop over 2,000 health-promotion communities and reduce risky behaviors like smoking while leveraging data and a
Opposition Probes Senator's Conflicting Business History
Opposition parties scrutinized a senator's inconsistent business history, finding his claimed 12-year noodle-shop ownership contradicted records showing the shop changed concepts multiple times since 2015. Investigators also flagged nepotis
Veera Attacks Anutin Over Wall-Running Post, Cites Corruption
Pheu Thai deputy leader Veera Kanjchuchatro attacked PM Anutin's cryptic social media post, arguing the "wall" Thais hit daily is government corruption and electoral fraud that the administration normalizes rather than addresses.
National Sports Fund Holds Provincial Summit on Budget Allocation
The National Sports Fund held a three-day summit in Krabi for southern Thailand's provincial sports associations to explain budget allocation criteria, grant application procedures, and disbursement guidelines for fiscal year 2570.
Boiled-Food Diets Risk Gallbladder Damage, Stones
Extremely low-fat diets centered on boiled foods can damage the gallbladder and increase gallstone risk by preventing normal bile release, warns Dr. Zhao Weirou. Healthy weight loss requires balanced nutrition with moderate amounts of healt
Nan Province Launches AI Flood Alert System With National Research Institute
Nan Province launched an AI-powered flood alert system with the National Research Council and Chulalongkorn University, integrating water data from multiple agencies to improve disaster preparedness and early warnings across the region.