Politics · EconomyThai F-16 Strike at Poipet Depot Halts Border Trade, Strands Thousands
Thai F-16s hit a Poipet arms depot, forcing Aranyaprathet crossings to close and slashing border trade 68%. Follow our live updates on Thai-Cambodian tensions.
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Politics · EconomyPeople’s Party Aims to Reshape Thai Cabinet with Four Mission-Led Deputies
Learn how Thailand’s People’s Party plans a mission-led cabinet with four deputy PMs to drive democracy, economy, welfare and state reform for the 2026 election.
Tourism · EconomyPhuket Gears Up for 2026 New-Year Boom: Flights, Festivals, Price Surge
Phuket, Thailand expects a record 80k daily arrivals for New Year 2026, with new direct flights, art festivals and 90% hotel occupancy. See how this affects your trip plans.
Politics · EconomyPhilippines’ ASEAN Chair Role Tests Thailand’s Borders, Trade and Diplomacy
Fast-tracked to ASEAN chair in 2026, the Philippines could reshape Thailand’s borders, trade and diplomacy. Learn how Manila’s agenda may alter Thai investment.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya's Pier Buzzes as 2,700 Cruise Guests Boost Local Vendors
Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier processed 2,695 cruise guests in 20 minutes, injecting ฿2,300 each into local vendors and reviving a 7.4-billion-baht terminal plan.
National News · EconomyThai Forces Seize ฿11 Million, Gold in Sisaket Border Warehouse Linked to Scams, Arms Trade
Thai authorities seized ฿11.03 million in cash and 0.5 kg of gold from a Sisaket border warehouse, disrupting scam rings, drone buys and illicit arms funding.
Politics · EconomyChina’s Arms Sales to Thailand, Cambodia Threaten Trade, Tourism Amid Neutrality Claim
China’s arms sales to Thailand and Cambodia stoke border clashes, threaten ฿320-million trade, suspend tourism and imperil BRI projects for Thai residents.
Politics · EconomyWhy Bhumjaithai’s Three-Person Lineup Could Change Thailand’s Next Government
Bhumjaithai lines up three PM hopefuls—Anutin, Sihasak and Suphajee—as Thailand’s 2024 election nears, blending political, diplomatic and business clout.
Economy · National NewsThailand Seizes 3.3M Counterfeits, Protects Consumers and SMEs
Thailand's IP crackdown removed 3.3 million counterfeit goods, safeguarding shoppers and SMEs. Explore the new 72-hour e-commerce rule and tips to verify products.