Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · TourismCoronation Day brings Bangkok closures. Banks, offices shut. Grand Palace ceremonies restrict traffic until afternoon. Guide for residents and visitors.
Immigration · National NewsFour Myanmar construction workers arrested for killing their Chiang Mai employer over months of unpaid wages. What this means for labor rights and hiring practices.
Environment · National NewsTaiwanese woman arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with 30 endangered tortoises strapped to body. Wildlife trafficking case highlights Thailand's role as critical transit hub in illegal trade networks.
Economy · National NewsThailand's baht faces volatility from Fed policy and Middle East tensions. Learn how currency fluctuations impact residents' finances, living costs, and imports.
Immigration · National NewsChiang Rai border enforcement intensifies. Essential visa requirements, checkpoint procedures, and compliance tips for foreign residents to avoid detention and fines.
Economy · National NewsSenate scrutinizes Thailand's 1 trillion baht Land Bridge as doubts mount over economic returns, environmental damage, and fairness to southern communities.
Politics · National NewsThailand nominates candidate for WHO Director-General by Sept 2026. First potential Southeast Asian leader could reshape regional healthcare policy.
Tourism · National NewsForeign tourists caught in tuk-tuk sex act face ฿5,000 fines and deportation under Thai indecency laws. What expats need to know about Patong's enforcement.
National News · PoliticsPolice seize 1 million meth pills in Khon Kaen. Learn how northeastern Thailand became a key trafficking hub from Myanmar and Laos into central Thailand's drug supply chain.