Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · PoliticsPolice kill 2 suspects in Narathiwat's Sukhirin district during manhunt for Tak Bai attack perpetrators. One fugitive at large. Expect increased checkpoints across southern border provinces.
National News · HealthArmed man with mental health history apprehended at Chiang Rai school with no injuries. What Thailand parents should know about rural school security gaps.
Health · National NewsThailand seized 20,000 dangerous squishy toys with cancer-linked chemicals. Learn how to verify toy safety using the มอก. QR code before your child plays.
National News · PoliticsChinese national sentenced to 46 years for stockpiling M16s, C4 explosives, and jamming devices in Pattaya. Major weapons bust exposes military supply chain risks.
Health · National NewsChiang Mai University isolates dicentrine from Thai vine, showing strong anti-lymphoma effects while sparing healthy cells in lab tests.
Health · National NewsThai COVID survivors face heightened autoimmune disease risk for 12 months post-infection. Essential screening timelines, Bangkok clinic options, and vaccination protection strategies.
National News · TourismIndonesia ferry disaster kills 5, exposes systemic safety failures. What travelers and residents need to know about ferry safety protocols.
Politics · National NewsThai Navy refutes viral claims about substandard border bunkers in Chanthaburi-Trat, explaining construction differences reflect terrain and threat levels.
National News · ImmigrationThailand's "Scent Enforcer" deploys K9 units at Suvarnabhumi Airport to intercept outbound drug trafficking. Learn what this means for travelers and security.