Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · PoliticsNeighbor shot during livestream in Phayao reveals Thailand's homemade gun crisis. What this means for rural safety and enforcement gaps across the country.
National News · Economy2026 crackdowns target vehicle smuggling across northern Thailand borders. Below-market deals pose serious legal risks. Verify ownership via DLT before purchase.
Immigration · National NewsThailand's 2025-2026 visa crackdown ends visa runs, limits entries to 2/year, and enforces 180-day tax rule. Complete guide to DTV, LTR & legal stay options.
Environment · National NewsThunderstorms hit eastern Thailand through May 18 with 2-3m waves. Flooding alerts for Pattaya, Bangkok, and northern regions. Resident safety tips inside.
Economy · National NewsThailand's mobile grocery program brings subsidized staples to remote villages. Save 20-40% on rice, eggs, and essentials through government vendors.
Politics · National NewsThailand's constitution rewrite delayed to 2028 while pension formula stays frozen. What 13M Social Security Fund workers need to know about retirement planning.
Health · National NewsIndonesia battles deadly measles outbreak amid vaccine misinformation and religious concerns. 69 deaths in 2025, all unvaccinated children. Regional health implications explained.
National News · PoliticsBanglamung police arrest four suspects within 10 hours of Pattaya restaurant owner's fatal shooting. Jealousy and chat message lure led to ambush attack.
Health · National NewsThailand's new cannabis rules require Thai prescriptions for residents and tourists. ฿25,000 fines for violations. Dispensaries converting to medical clinics by 2027.