Politics · EconomyThai Army Dismisses Coup Rumor, Warns of ฿200k Misinformation Fine
Thai Army vows neutrality ahead of Feb 8 election, quashing coup rumours. Forwarding the fake audio could cost up to ฿200k under Thailand’s Computer Crime Act.
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Politics · EconomyHow Thailand’s New Coalition Deals Will Impact Taxes, Cannabis, and Free Speech
Coalition bargaining in Thailand will set VAT, energy tariffs, cannabis rules and Section 112 reforms—see how the outcome could reshape expat wallets and daily life.
Politics · EconomyThailand’s Democrats Propose 4-Year Seniors’ Top-Up, 3.50-Baht Power Tariff Cap
Democrats rebut TDRI cost fears, spreading a nationwide seniors’ stipend and 3.50-baht/kWh power-tariff goal over four years to ease household budgets.
Health · EconomyThailand Orders Major Coffee Chains to Halve Default Sugar from Feb 11
From 11 Feb, Thailand’s health agency orders major coffee chains to cut default sugar by 50%. Learn impact on taste, calories and how to ask for full sweetness.
Politics · EconomyBorder Standoff Looms Over Thai Election as Residents Brace for Curfews
Thai-Cambodian border skirmishes could sway the election, disrupt ฿80 bn in trade and trigger curfews—learn what residents and SMEs should prepare for.
Politics · EconomySunday’s One-Question Thai Constitution Vote: What Expats and Investors Need to Know
Discover how Sunday’s Thai constitution referendum could trigger a full rewrite or freeze the 2017 charter. Essential guide for expats and global investors following Thailand.
Politics · EconomyThailand’s ฿3-Trillion Election Pledges: Cash Payouts Soon, Tax Hikes Later
Thai parties vow ฿3 trn in April rebates, power-bill caps and million-baht lotteries, but analysts warn VAT could rise to 8%. See how the pledges affect you.
Politics · EconomyThai Election: Bhumjaithai Pledges ฿3/kWh Power Cap, Bigger Vouchers and an End to Conscription
Bhumjaithai vows a ฿3/kWh power cap, 3,000-baht vouchers and a volunteer army if it wins Thailand’s Feb. 8 election. Discover what’s at stake and read more.
Politics · EconomyThailand’s Feb 8 Triple-Ballot Vote: Big Changes to Taxes and Constitution
Prepare for Thailand’s 8 Feb triple-ballot vote. Learn how tax changes, a charter rewrite and coalition gridlock could affect expats and residents—stay informed.