Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · National NewsExpect up to 45-minute immigration lines as Thai airports tighten security. Learn which travelers face extra screening and the fastest ways to speed your entry.
Politics · National NewsThailand's Prime Minister has called a snap election for early February. Discover what's at stake for energy bills, border security, Senate power and budgets.
National News · TechThai cyber police and Meta used a real-time dashboard to erase 59,000 Facebook scam pages, freeze ฿7 million and speed refunds—see how it helps Thai users.
National News · EconomyThailand’s new national cat status ushers in a 2026 microchip mandate, breed protections and emerging pet-insurance plans—what owners and expats need to know.
National News · PoliticsBangkok urges UN probe after Cambodian BM-21 rocket barrages kill one and displace 35,000 in Sisaket, Sa Kaeo, shuttering Aranyaprathet–Poipet border trade.
Tourism · National NewsA disoriented Australian crashed through a Karon Beach restaurant’s glass door and died, spotlighting Phuket’s new safety rules and how eateries can comply.
Politics · National NewsThai troops say a seized notebook maps fresh Cambodian minefields, urging an Ottawa-Treaty probe. Learn how the blasts threaten border villages.
National News · PoliticsCambodian rockets hit Si Sa Ket in Isaan, killing a farmer, wounding locals and closing crossings. Curfews apply. Get live updates on detours and safety alerts.
National News · PoliticsThai-Cambodian border clashes intensify as Bangkok demands a signed truce; artillery keeps 600,000 residents in shelters. Follow official updates.