Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · National NewsPheu Thai MP Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol summoned by DSI over alleged illegal land excavation in Ubon Ratchathani as she awaits ministerial appointment.
National News · TourismFatal Pattaya crash exposes new Thai traffic laws: 15-year sentences for fatal speeding, Category 2 licenses for 400cc+ bikes, and deportation risks.
Politics · National NewsMilitary escalates Chiang Mai border enforcement after seizing 5.7M meth pills. Residents should expect longer checkpoints, travel delays, and heightened security through dry season.
National News · PoliticsTwo Bangkok monks arrested for abusing novices with video evidence. Proposed reforms would mandate temple audits and faster prosecution—what parents need to know.
Politics · National NewsThailand's cabinet faces tight vetting deadline before Songkran. Learn what the seven-day approval process means for business, investors, and residents.
National News · Tech173M fraudulent contacts plague Thailand in 2025. Learn how to block scammers, verify suspicious calls, and protect your bank account from impersonation fraud.
National News · PoliticsTwo Bangkok monks arrested for abusing novices. Thailand introduces 1-7 year prison terms for monk misconduct. What this means for temple safety.
Tourism · National NewsJordan Wright, 33-year-old British reality TV star, found dead in Phuket drainage canal near hotel. Police investigate incident at construction site.
Health · National NewsThai university study finds salmon collagen reduces blood pressure in rats. Learn if this supplement works for hypertension and available dosing in Thailand pharmacies.