Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · PoliticsThai military intensifies drug enforcement in Chiang Rai. Learn how increased checkpoints and operations affect residents, travelers, and business in northern Thailand border regions.
Politics · National NewsElection Commission faces September deadline on 229-person Senate collusion case. Video evidence, leaked recordings reveal coordination scheme. What happens next matters for rule of law.
Tech · National NewsCAAT lifts drone restrictions across most of Thailand, but 7 border provinces stay restricted. Penalties up to ฿100,000. What you need to know.
Health · National NewsJohns Hopkins researchers discovered an H3N2 flu variant in 2026. Learn how Thailand's vaccine recommendations are adapting and what this means for your protection.
National News · Health14-year-old dies, 9 injured in temple electrocution during school ethics camp in Nakhon Si Thammarat. What parents need to know about venue safety.
Immigration · National NewsThailand intensifies migrant smuggling enforcement. How new documentation checks, asset seizures, and border operations affect expat compliance and business.
National NewsThailand's free school lunch program struggles with rising costs. Learn how funding shortfalls impact 7.2M students and what's needed to fix it.
Tourism · National NewsDual typhoons struck Japan in June 2026. Complete guide on flight cancellations, insurance claims, and what Thailand residents need for future travel.
Health · National NewsPathum Thani officer tackles man from bridge in dramatic rescue. Thailand's 1323 hotline, HOPE Task Force & AI monitoring provide mental health support.