National News · EconomyMae Sot Villagers Wounded by Stray Shells, Border Trade Disrupted
Mortar shells from Myanmar’s war struck Mae Sot, Thailand, wounding four migrants and freezing 90-billion-baht border trade. Learn how businesses are coping.
Section
Economy
Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · EconomyAll Economy stories
Environment · EconomyFlood-Hit Hat Yai Residents to Receive Cash Aid, Loans and Drainage Upgrades
Hat Yai residents can claim up to ฿9,000 cash, interest-free loans to ฿100k, and benefit from new drainage upgrades and faster flood alerts—apply today.
Politics · EconomyNew Mines and Skirmishes Threaten Travel, Trade on Thai-Cambodia Border
Recent skirmishes and new landmines along the Thai-Cambodian border threaten travel, tourism and exports; check latest official safety advice for Sa Kaeo and Si Sa Ket residents.
Politics · EconomyIsan Merchants Grapple with Landmines, Scam Rings and Political Turmoil
Discover how new landmines, trans-border scam rings and Bangkok’s political turmoil are slowing Isan trade along the Thai-Cambodia border.
Economy · PoliticsInvestors Halt Thailand Investments as Election Uncertainty Threatens Credit
Political limbo over an early Thai election is stalling foreign investment, delaying a U.S. trade deal and raising credit downgrade fears. See what's at stake.
Environment · EconomyBangkok–Trang and Kantang Trains Back on Track as Hat Yai Repairs Continue
SRT resumes Bangkok–South trains to Trang and Kantang, with services terminating at Phatthalung while Hat Yai repairs continue. Call 1690 for changes or refunds.
Economy · EnvironmentSouthern Thailand Rail Reopens for Holiday Travel Amid Flood Repairs
State Railway of Thailand restores Southern Line before New Year holidays after floods. Check updated timetable, ongoing repairs and long-term flood-proof plans.
Economy · TechNonthaburi Blaze Destroys Luxury Cars and Teslas, Spurs Insurance Hikes
After the Nonthaburi warehouse fire torched supercars and Teslas, Thai buyers face higher insurance, storage costs and longer EV wait times.
Economy · EnvironmentFlood-Fueled Beer Theft in Hat Yai Nets 4 Million Baht, Hits Local Bars
An organized gang exploited Hat Yai’s floods to steal 7,560 cases of beer worth 4 million baht, leaving southern Thailand’s bars scrambling for stock.