Politics · EconomyDemocrats’ 80฿ Rubber Plan Could Net Farmers ฿7K, Cost Billions
The Democrat Party’s 80-baht/kg rubber price floor could add ฿7,000 a month to southern growers’ income but may cost taxpayers tens of billions of baht.
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Economy · National NewsGold Heist at Lotus Sukhumvit 50 Spurs 30% Insurance Hikes, Tighter Mall Security
Bangkok’s Lotus Sukhumvit 50 gold-shop heist may push jewellery insurance up 30% and trigger tougher bag checks across malls—what shoppers and owners must know.
Tourism · EconomyTravelers Swap Pattaya Bars for Beaches During Election Alcohol Ban
Plan your dry day in Pattaya: discover beaches, mocktail workshops and food-only hotel deals during the 24-hour election alcohol ban. Avoid fines—get tips now.
Tourism · EconomyLisa’s 2026 Thailand Campaign Boosts Tourist Spending and Communities
Discover how Blackpink’s Lisa, Thailand’s 2026 tourism ambassador, will boost per-capita tourist spending and fund micro-grants and training for locals—learn more.
Economy · TechThailand Imposes ฿50M Daily Gold Cap and Tighter Reporting Rules
Thailand imposes a ฿50M daily limit on online gold trades and stricter dealer reporting. Learn what the new rules mean for expats and local investors, and how to stay fully compliant.
Politics · EconomyBhumjaithai Pitches Strategic Voting in Bangkok with Cost-Cuts and Carnival Rally
Ahead of Bangkok’s 8 Feb election, learn how Bhumjaithai touts cheap power, debt relief and a Lumpini carnival to sway undecided voters toward strategic voting.
Economy · PoliticsSocial Security Savings Under Scrutiny: PM Orders 60-Day SSO Overhaul
Prime Minister Anutin orders a 60-day overhaul of Thailand's SSO, demanding full transparency, stronger oversight and higher returns on the ฿2.8 trn fund.
National News · EconomyKalasin Official, Wife Sought in ฿150M Online Gambling Laundering Case
Thai cyber police say a Kalasin official and his wife laundered ฿150M via Banhuay98 lottery site; assets frozen and Interpol notice issued as manhunt widens.
Economy · National NewsBangkok Raid Exposes ฿57M Gambling Money Laundering, Freezes Luxury Goods
Thai cyber-crime police raid Bangkok home tied to online casino Ufinance11, freezing a BMW, designer bags and documents in ฿57M laundering probe under AML Act.