Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thailand U17 Volleyball Team Defeats Chile at World Championship
Thailand's U17 women's volleyball team rebounded from an opening loss to defeat hosts Chile 3-1 at the FIVB World Championship, with captain Jamikorn Kankaew scoring 20 points in the comeback victory.
Thailand Locks 200 Billion Baht for Energy Transition
Thailand's government will allocate 200 billion baht from emergency funds toward energy transition projects, including rooftop solar installations and electric vehicle adoption, while keeping tourism support spending modest.
TV Host's Friend Grieves After Dragon Five's Death
TV host Ying Raiwint mourns the death of Dragon Five, her colleague of 22 years, after his body was found in the Chao Phraya River with stones in a bag he carried from home.
Astrologer Warns Monday and Sunday Births to Stay Indoors
An astrologer has warned people born on Monday and Sunday to stay indoors from August 11-13 during a solar eclipse, citing traditional beliefs about Rahu's shadow bringing misfortune, though he also recommends Buddhist practices as protecti
Saint Gabriel School Installs Weapon Detectors, Tightens Security
Saint Gabriel School has installed weapon detectors and tightened security measures following a violent incident involving firearms at a Bangkok secondary school. The new protocols include metal detection at entrances, bag inspections, and
Thailand Junior Golf Championship Opens at Alpine Resort
Thailand's junior golf championship launches August 13–16 at Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai, offering young Thai golfers a pathway to compete internationally and pursue university opportunities in the United States through the AJGA Internati
Yamaha Rewards Junior Basketball Champion With FAZZIO Hybrid Lite
Yamaha Motor Thailand awarded a FAZZIO Hybrid Lite motorcycle worth 49,900 baht to Jae Jae Surakhup, the top scorer of the 2026 Junior Baller League youth basketball tournament. The company invested 149,900 baht total to support the six-mon
Wild Elephant Sai Dor Thong Muan Dies After Infection Battle
A 50-year-old wild elephant named Sai Dor Thong Muan died in Kanchanaburi Province after developing pneumonia and pressure sores during treatment for a leg injury that began in late June.
Kvisara, Wachrapong Win Thai Youth Time Trial Championship
Kvisara and Wachrapong won titles at Thailand's final national youth cycling championship, a time-trial event held at Bhumibol Dam in Tak Province from August 7–9 that attracted competitors nationwide.
Two Candidates Advance in Thai Sports Authority Chief Selection
Two deputy directors advance as finalists for Thai Sports Authority chief after screening eliminated eight of ten applicants; they'll face English proficiency tests and interviews in August 2026.
Thai Parliament Chief Visits Vietnam, Deepens Drug-Fight Cooperation
Thailand's Parliament Speaker visited Hanoi to study Vietnam's drug rehabilitation programs, seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation on drug prevention as the nations mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. The delegation explored Vietna
Central Retail Completes MaxValu Acquisition, Rebrand to Tops
Central Retail completed its acquisition of the 30-store MaxValu supermarket chain and will rebrand all locations under the Tops banner to expand its food retail network nationwide.