Tourism · EconomyFestive Season Brawls in Pattaya Prompt 24/7 Night Patrols
After Christmas brawls on Pattaya Beach Road went viral, police deploy 24/7 patrols, AI powered CCTV and breath tests through New Year to reassure tourists and locals.
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Tech · EconomyProtect Your Wallet: 4 New Fraud Schemes Hitting Thailand in 2026
Learn to spot AI voice scams, fake crypto investments, romance cons and bogus utility SMS in Thailand in 2026—plus quick tips to keep your money safe.
Politics · EconomyBhumjaithai Backs Anutin as Sole PM Nominee, Unveils ‘Promises Plus’ Agenda
Bhumjaithai confirms Anutin as lone PM nominee, fields 400 candidates and unveils 'Promises Plus' platform from volunteer army to retail subsidies.
Tourism · EconomyStrong Baht May Pinch Tourists as Thailand Targets 39 Million Visitors by 2026
Thailand expects 39 M visitors in 2026, but a strong baht could inflate budgets. Learn how hotel subsidies, fee waivers and currency tips can save you money.
EconomyThai Rice Market: High Prices, Zoning Reform & India’s Record Harvest
India’s bumper crop and China-Singapore deals are driving Thai rice prices higher—learn how 2026 zoning reforms could affect Thailand’s farmers.
Politics · EconomyThailand Presses Cambodia for Cease-Fire, Mine Clearance to Protect Border Trade
Thailand insists on a verified cease-fire, mine clearance and ASEAN monitors before resuming Cambodia border talks—decisions that threaten ฿12bn in monthly trade.
National News · EconomyCambodian Shelling at Sa Kaeo Border Kills Thai Soldier, Displaces 18,000
Cambodian shelling in Sa Kaeo kills a Thai soldier and uproots 18,000 residents. Learn evacuation routes, compensation claims, and upcoming border talks.
National News · EconomyThai AMLO Seizes Cayman Superyacht 'Atlas' Tied to Massive Scam
Thailand's AMLO freezes the 74m Cayman-flagged superyacht Atlas for 90 days, citing links to billions of baht laundered in cross-border call-centre scams.
National News · EconomyPoipet Shelling Disrupts Border Trade, Exposes Scam Hubs Turned Sniper Posts
Thai forces shell two Poipet buildings—scam call centers turned sniper nests—along the Thailand-Cambodia border; traders feel fallout as cybercrime evolves.