Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Health · National NewsThailand's Gen Z faces gambling crisis: 4 million users lose ฿58.7B yearly through hidden platforms. Social media targeting, minors at risk—what residents should watch for.
National NewsThailand cracks down on wrong-way drivers with vehicle seizure and jail time. Key penalties, enforcement changes, and safety tips for road users.
Digital Lifestyle · National NewsMay 30 Pattaya harassment case exposes enforcement failures in Thailand's ride-hailing rules. What residents need to know about protection gaps now.
Tourism · National NewsDiscover how Pattaya's predictable monthly payday surge affects residents—traffic patterns, crowded areas to avoid, and timing tips for holiday weekends.
Environment · National NewsThailand's 2026 car trade-in offers ฿5,000-฿100,000 subsidies for swapping old vehicles for electric/hybrid models. Learn full eligibility rules.
Health · National NewsSmoking and vaping cause 15 cancers. Thailand treatment costs ฿500K+, e-cigs illegal. Learn insurance gaps, quit resources, and legal penalties for residents.
National News · TechPolice blocked 717K gambling sites yet 4M Thai youth still trapped. World Cup drives new crackdown. What expats and parents need to know about the digital crisis.
Politics · National NewsThailand's King Prajadhipok's Institute enrolls 160 leaders—MPs, CEOs, military officers—in rare 9-month program blending politics, business, and civil service for democratic governance training.
Environment · National NewsMonsoon flooding warning for 15 Thai provinces through June 1. Learn evacuation routes, emergency supplies, and what to expect this weekend.