Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · PoliticsFive Phichit irrigation weirs collapse just 2 months after completion. NACC launches criminal fraud investigation into contractor and officials. Rice farmers risk crop losses.
National News · Politics17-year-old Thai girl rescued from Nigerian prostitution ring after her family sold her to pay debts. Authorities now prosecuting relatives as organized crime.
Politics · National NewsBangkok reopens ฿77.22M fitness equipment fraud case after officials received only ฿600 fines. New investigation may bring dismissals, criminal charges.
National News · HealthLampang crash kills 2-year-old due to uninsured drunk driver. Learn about Thailand's road safety gaps and what families need to know about pedestrian risks and compensation laws.
Economy · National NewsThai SET index drops below 1,600 as foreign investors withdraw amid baht weakness and rising US yields. What this means for Thailand residents.
National News · ImmigrationMajor Japanese fraud ring leader arrested in Bangkok after operating from Cambodia. What the enforcement crackdown means for regional security and resident awareness.
National News · HealthDashcam footage secures murder charge in Surin DV death. Essential legal protections, safety resources, and intervention guidelines for Thailand residents.
National News · PoliticsThailand appoints civilian NIA director Thanut Suvarnananda as chief peace negotiator for southern conflicts. Talks resume June 2026 with BRN in Kuala Lumpur.
Environment · National NewsThailand blocks hazardous e-waste at ports, protecting Chonburi and Rayong residents from toxic exposure. Learn how new penalties and enforcement keep your community safe.