Samsung strike threatens semiconductor supplies and could raise electronics prices in Thailand. Learn how this labor dispute affects your business and investments.

Pattaya drink prices up 40-60% push tourists to spend less time in bars. Learn how rising costs reshape tourism spending and impact expat budgets in Thailand.

Thai baht hits 32.68/dollar amid ฿3.68B capital outflow. How the weak baht affects your money transfers, imports, and travel costs in Thailand.

Southwest monsoon hits Pattaya through May 18. Heavy rain, flooding in low areas, 2-3m waves in Gulf. Essential safety guide for residents and visitors.

8 killed in Bangkok train collision after impaired, unlicensed operator crashes into bus. New mandatory drug screening for all rail crews now required.

Irish tourist Neil More O'Ferrall killed on Phetkasem Road in Khao Lak March 17, 2025. What happened and safety tips for travelers on Thailand's roads.

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt steps down early to campaign as independent for June 28 election. BMA services continue under interim leadership during transition period.

Thailand fast-tracks ฿360B expressway network with 4 priority routes opening 2027-28. New Suvarnabhumi link, western bypass cut commute times across Bangkok.

Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya with flash flood risks, road closures, and tour cancellations. Essential safety guidance and updates for residents living in Thailand.

Thailand enforces strict durian quality controls to reach ฿150B exports by 2026. Mandatory residue testing and Vietnamese competition drive premium shift.

Thailand's beach red flags are law, not suggestions. Learn about Phuket monsoon rip currents, drowning risks, and why ignoring warnings can be fatal for expats.

Thailand's top football clubs face extreme fixture congestion. Buriram chases FA Cup glory while playing 9 matches in 25 days. How sustainable is this?

WHO declares emergency over Congo Ebola outbreak. Thailand monitors situation; direct risk to residents minimal. What you need to know about the crisis.

Thailand postpones second navy frigate to 2028 amid budget constraints, widening gap with Vietnam's 9 and Indonesia's 14 frigates. What it means for maritime security.

Six charged for photographing ballot barcodes as Thailand's Constitutional Court reviews if the tracking system violates secret voting rights.

Bangkok elects governor June 28, 2026. Register by June 3. Chadchart Sittipunt vs Anucha Burapachaisri race shapes city services for residents.

WHO declares emergency over Bundibugyo Ebola in DR Congo—no vaccine exists. Essential travel advice, health precautions & what Thailand residents must know.

Pattaya enforces strict public space rules with ฿1,000-฿5,000 fines. Learn confiscation policies, hotline 1337, and how new regulations affect residents and expats.

Thailand-India FTA talks advance as visa-free stay may drop to 30 days. Infrastructure investments accelerate. What Thailand residents need to know now.

Thailand screens airport arrivals after Bundibugyo Ebola crosses borders. What expats and travelers in Thailand need to know about symptoms and risk.