National News · ImmigrationWhat Foreigners in Thailand Need to Know About the Mekong Drug Crackdown
7 million meth pills seized in Chiang Rai. How Thailand's drug war affects foreign residents, asset freezes, and checkpoints in 2026.
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Economy · National NewsThailand's Diesel Price Jump: What Rising Fuel Costs Mean for Your Wallet and Daily Life
Diesel prices jump to 33 baht/liter in Thailand. Expect 3-12% transport cost increases, higher food prices for eggs, pork, rice, and construction materials.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East War Is Already Hitting Your Electricity Bills and Stranding Thai Workers
Middle East war disrupts oil supplies, driving Thailand energy prices up. With 110,000 Thai workers stranded and supply chains breaking, costs are rising now.
National News · Digital LifestyleUnauthorized Cables on Your Roof? Know Your Legal Rights and How to Fight Back
Your rights when telecoms install unauthorized cables on your Thai property. Learn the hazards, contact the right agencies, and force removal legally.
Economy · National NewsNorthern Thailand Fuel Crisis: Diesel Rationing, Price Hikes, and What It Costs You
Fuel rationing spreads across Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai as diesel prices climb toward 33 baht/liter. Learn how it affects residents, tourists, and businesses in the region.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East War Could Delay Your Mortgage Relief as Oil Prices Spike
Middle East war drives oil prices up, delaying mortgage relief for 8M Thai homeowners. Workers evacuated, flights triple in cost—here's what to do.
Economy · National NewsIran's Military Attacks Disrupt Gulf Region: What Thailand Residents Need to Know
Dubai & Abu Dhabi airports closed after Iran strikes. Thai flights face delays, fuel costs rising. How the Gulf crisis impacts residents in Thailand now.
Economy · National NewsWhy Thailand's Stock Market Profits Look Good on Paper But Hide a Struggling Economy
Thai stocks: Net profit jumped 20% to ฿1.1T but sales fell 7%. Record ฿651B dividends may not last. What expats & investors need to know for 2026.
Economy · National NewsThailand Hits Record $31.6B Exports as Ministry Targets New Markets
Thailand posts record $31.57B exports in Jan with 24.4% growth. Ministry targets Africa, Middle East markets. Electronics surge 68%.