Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Thepsirin Nonthaburi School Announces Special Closure Aug 10-14
Thepsirin Nonthaburi School will close August 10–14 due to an emergency situation, with classes resuming August 17. Students are expected to study and complete assignments during the break while staff works remotely.
State Housing Authority Launches Affordable Rental Project in Eastern Economic Corridor
The National Housing Authority opened an affordable rental housing project in Laem Chabang, Chachoengsao, offering 544 units at 2,000-2,400 baht monthly to serve workers in nearby industrial estates.
Woman Wins Cosmetic Surgery Lawsuit After Three Years of Scrutiny
After three years of public scrutiny, Toom Ratchaneekor won a medical malpractice lawsuit against Leluck Hospital and a physician over a botched facial surgery, with the court ordering 7.7 million baht in compensation from her original 50 m
Royal Foundation Holds Merit-Making Ceremony for Princess Somsawali
A Thai Buddhist merit-making ceremony honored Princess Somsawali's birthday at the Volunteer Foundation for Mutual Support in Bangkok, with monks offering robes and necessities to aid disaster survivors.
Channel 3 Premieres Action Drama 'Two Hearts' With Star Cast
Superstars Nadech Kugimiya and James Ma lead the action-drama "Two Hearts" on Channel 3, where two men's bond is tested when both fall for the same woman, a police sniper caught between them. The series premieres Tuesday, August 11 at 8:30
Thailand Launches Discounted Egg Sales Program Nationwide
Thailand's Department of Internal Trade is launching a nationwide discounted egg sales program from August 13–31, offering 3.42 million eggs at roughly 10% below market rates to ease consumer costs amid declining production levels.
Khon Kaen Province Sets New Governor Election for September 27
A regional court ordered Khon Kaen Province to hold a new governor election on September 27 after finding violations in the previous race, with candidate registration opening August 17.
Official Denies Corruption Claims in Local Exam Cancellation
A senior Interior Ministry official denied corruption allegations surrounding the cancellation of a 2566 local government exam, saying a fact-finding committee investigation prompted the delay to strengthen anti-corruption measures.
Gold Surges as Fed Rate Hike Bets Ease
Gold prices hit their highest level in seven weeks as easing Fed rate hike expectations and progress in U.S.-Iran talks reduce inflation concerns, with analysts projecting further gains to $4,890–$5,250 per troy ounce.
Protesters Demand Protection of 30-Baht Universal Healthcare Card
Citizens protested at Thailand's health ministry on August 7 demanding protection of the 30-baht universal healthcare card, arguing that low-income populations depend on the affordable scheme and any restructuring could harm access to servi
Thai MP Ejected From Parliament For Peace Protest
A Thai People's Party MP was ejected from parliament after shouting calls for peace during Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing's official visit, disrupting a welcoming ceremony.
Thai Baht Faces Volatility as Middle East War Drags On
The Thai baht swung sharply last month amid Middle East tensions, yen intervention, and oil price swings, with analysts warning of near-term weakness as regional conflict persists despite recent recovery. SCB Financial Markets noted the cur