Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · National NewsEtihad flight EY416 hit clear-air turbulence before safe Phuket landing. Discover the cause and get tips for smoother flights during Thailand's monsoon season.
Tourism · National NewsAfter a Krabi speedboat crash killed a Russian tourist, Thailand will require GPS geofencing, tougher insurance and pier checks—what it means for travelers.
Tourism · National NewsFour Israelis nabbed in Koh Phangan face up to 20-year jail terms, deportation under Thailand’s zero-tolerance drug law. Violators face hefty fines, lifetime blacklist from Thailand.
National News · PoliticsInvestigators tie 11 petrol station fires in Pattani, Yala & Narathiwat to a ฿35M gold-heist ring; border checks tighten, fuel prices rise—what happens next?
Politics · National NewsOn 8 Feb, Thailand voters receive a yellow ballot to decide on a three-step rewrite of the 2017 constitution—key details for residents and expats before voting.
Politics · National NewsGet ready for Thailand’s 8 Feb dual vote: full checklist for the referendum and MP election, ID rules, party positions, polling-day hours and tips so your vote counts.
National News · ImmigrationChon Buri police traced an illicit nitrous oxide ring to a poker den in Pattaya, arresting 10 foreign gamblers on visa and gambling charges—read the story.
National News · EconomyPetrol-station firebombs in Narathiwat, Thailand, sparked a 21:00–05:00 curfew that is now lifted. Residents and expats should stay vigilant and follow official travel advisories.
National News · EconomyAfter 11 predawn bombings hit PTT stations in Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala, Thailand’s deep South fuel supply remains stable—no price hikes or shortages? Read on