Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · National NewsMalaysia urges ceasefire on Thai–Cambodian border after shelling in Sa Kaeo, Surin. See how curfews, road closures and travel alerts disrupt border communities.
Tourism · National NewsA brake failure on the Kanchanaburi–Nam Tok line sent 18 passengers to hospital. Follow probe updates and travel safety tips for rail journeys in Thailand.
National News · PoliticsRocket exchanges on the Thai-Cambodian border near Surin have killed six Thai soldiers, injured 68 and forced over 380,000 residents in four northeastern provinces to flee.
Tourism · National NewsPhuket villa drug raid in Cape Panwa exposes Thailand’s zero-tolerance on narcotics. Discover prison terms, fines and deportation risks for tourists and expats.
National News · EconomyClashes on the Thai-Cambodian border at Ta Phraya sent 9,600 villagers to shelters, killed a monk and shut Sa Kaeo trade posts, costing Thailand ฿500 m a day.
National News · TourismEvacuation alerts in Trat as Thai Navy halts Cambodian forces at the border. Possible coastal road closures leave residents and tourists uneasy. Stay updated.
Politics · National NewsThailand’s draft constitution hits a crucial second-reading vote on 10-11 Dec amid severe southern floods, risking relief funds and a snap election next year.
Economy · National NewsThailand’s Social Security Office cancels its 2026 print calendar after appeal delays, shifting updates online and saving over 50 million baht. Find out what changes for members.
Immigration · National NewsThai immigration police arrest a $78 million fraud kingpin, rescue 120 trafficking victims and speed up extraditions, thanks to new data-driven border tech.