Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · EconomyBorder fighting in Sa Kaeo has shut the Poipet crossing, disrupting Eastern Economic Corridor supply chains and leaving 300 Thai nationals trapped in Cambodia.
Politics · National NewsThailand’s caretaker cabinet retains full security powers as the Feb 8 election is set. See how troop deployments and voting logistics could affect you locally.
National News · EconomyThailand imposes a 19:00–05:00 curfew in four Sa Kaeo areas after Thai-Cambodian border clashes, closing markets, halting buses and cutting ฿14bn in trade.
National News · PoliticsThai-Cambodian border clashes have uprooted 300,000 villagers, stalled $6 billion trade and drawn a Trump cease-fire plea. Get the latest on relief and security.
Politics · National NewsThai scholars urge arms pullback, demining and crime crackdown before peace talks on the Preah Vihear border warning clashes hurt farmers, locals and tourism.
Politics · National NewsThailand’s Parliament green-lights a new charter-writing process, but PM Anutin may dissolve the House for a snap election—putting the entire rewrite in jeopardy.
National News · PoliticsThai forces fortify the Cambodian border after rocket and drone strikes displace 100,000. Curfews, mine teams and ASEAN diplomacy work to protect residents.
National News · PoliticsBorder clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have displaced over 500,000 people. Should you travel to thailand in Dec or Jan 2025? Read more
Politics · National NewsA resurfaced 2016 photo of Gen. Prawit at US-sanctioned Cambodia tycoon Ly Yong Phat’s wedding renews Thai voter doubts over elite ties and transparency.