Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsAfter Nakhon Pathom gold robbery, Thailand retailers face 20-40% insurance hikes. New security mandates reshape mall safety in Bangkok, Pattaya tourist zones.
Environment · National NewsChiang Rai prison inmate challenges water quality despite official testing. Inside the corrections department's response to contamination concerns amid Kok River crisis.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East conflict disrupts Thai petrochemical supply chains. Plastic packaging prices set to jump by April 2025. Learn what Thailand residents should expect.
Economy · National NewsHormuz Strait crisis hits Thai ship. Discover how this affects your electricity bills, fuel costs, and daily expenses as energy supply routes face disruption.
Culture · National NewsUS and Thai teams excavate P-51 Mustang crash site in Lampang seeking to recover missing WWII pilot 1st Lt. Henry Minco. Humanitarian mission continues.
Politics · National NewsFormer Rayong MP faces 1-year prison, 20-year ban, and ฿8.2M bill after running despite theft conviction. What this means for candidates and voters in Thailand.
Immigration · National News370,000 migrant workers face March 31, 2026 deadline to renew work permits. Critical steps include health screening, e-WorkPermit filing, and immigration office visits to avoid deportation risk.
National News · PoliticsChina executes 16 Myanmar gang leaders tied to KK Park scams. What this crackdown means for job scams, border security, and safety for residents across Thailand.
Economy · National NewsThailand holds 95-day oil reserves, but Middle East tensions trigger distribution issues. Northern regions face shortages; Bangkok stable. Diesel caps end March 17.