Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · National NewsDigital drug crackdowns intensify in Thailand's tourist zones. Expats face automatic deportation, lifetime bans regardless of visa. Critical enforcement info.
National News · HealthPolice investigate after newborn found dead on Phitsanulok bus. Case highlights Thailand's infant abandonment crisis affecting 100+ children annually.
Immigration · National NewsThailand's upgraded biometric systems now flag international fugitives at airports. Learn how this affects expats and visa requirements for Thailand residents.
Politics · National NewsThai MP faces charges over ฿1B gambling network. ฿159M in assets frozen. Parliamentary immunity may not protect him. What residents need to know.
National News · ImmigrationThai police arrest 3 Swedish nationals running major dark web drug networks from Bangkok villas. What this signals for foreign residents and property rentals.
Economy · National NewsDiesel prices in Thailand could jump 3-5 baht/liter by March 15 as Oil Fund depletes. Find out what this means for transport, electricity bills, and your household budget.
Economy · National NewsUrea fertiliser prices spike 50-80 baht per sack in Northeast Thailand amid Middle East tensions. Khon Kaen stocks may run dry by March. What farmers need now.
Immigration · National NewsThailand arrests Australian fugitive in Bangkok as immigration enforcement intensifies. How the crackdown affects foreign residents and visa compliance.
National News · PoliticsPolice seize 1.5 tonnes of drugs worth ฿520M in Nakhon Pathom warehouse raid. 10th bust of same network. What property owners and central region residents need to know.