Thailand National News — Daily Bangkok & Government Updates
Popular Restaurants and Cafes Closing at Record Rate in 2025, with Major Establishments Expected to Shut Down in June
Popular restaurants and cafes are closing at an unprecedented rate in 2025, with three to four major establishments expected to announce permanent shutdowns in June alone.
Boxed In - Can't Beat the BRN, So They Target the Media and Politicians Instead
Security forces unable to suppress southern insurgents have resorted to targeting media, politicians, and civil society with false accusations of BRN sympathies, a pattern highlighted after a naval officer allegedly shot MP Kamlasak Leewame
Don't Try This! Chinese Youth Viral Challenge of Hugging Electric Poles While Sitting Ends with People Getting Stuck
A dangerous Chinese viral challenge involving hugging electric poles while seated has left multiple participants dangerously stuck, with one woman from Jiangsu Province requiring police rescue after her legs went numb from the tight grip.
Chinese Woman Expected Rest After Raising 9 Children, Instead Caring for Nearly 30 Grandchildren Alone
A Chinese woman in Guangdong who raised nine children hoped for rest in her elderly years, but now cares for nearly 30 grandchildren alone while her home resembles a kindergarten.
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.