Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · EconomyBangla Road brawl prompts Phuket to boost night patrols, fast-track prosecutions & deportations. Discover crucial safety tips for expats and visitors.
Politics · EconomyPeople’s Party edges Pheu Thai in new Isan election poll as Bhumjaithai gains ground. Northeastern Thailand voters seek debt relief and jobs ahead of the 8 Feb vote – see the full numbers.
National News · EconomyBangkok’s Rama II inner carriageway closes for 60 days after a crane collapse. See detours, contraflow lanes, contractor fines and safety sensors before you drive.
Tourism · EconomyPre-dawn brawl on Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao left a tourist unconscious, prompting police patrols & calls for tougher fines safeguarding Pattaya nightlife safety
Politics · EconomyLearn how Thailand’s Marriage Equality Act triggered over 26,000 LGBTQ+ weddings and unlocked tax breaks, hospital consent, joint mortgages and other rights.
Politics · EconomyBorder clashes with Cambodia dominate Thai headlines as parties tout security or diplomacy ahead of the 8 Feb election. See how nationalism could sway voters.
Politics · EconomyCaretaker PM Anutin vows tighter Thailand–Cambodia border control and revives Khon La Khrueng Plus 2, offering 10 million Isan residents up to 2,000 THB before the Feb 8 vote.
Politics · EconomyWith 26% undecided, Thailand’s election may hinge on economic fixes. See what swing voters want—from jobs and debt relief to lower living costs—before polls.
Politics · EconomyBhumjaithai’s ฿58 million November donation surge reshapes Thai politics, sparking calls for stricter caps and industry disclosure—see how it could affect upcoming elections.