Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · HealthSongkran accidents drop 20% with 216 deaths in 6 days. Critical safety data for residents: motorcycle risks, drunk driving hotspots, travel tips.
Economy · National NewsThailand's IP monitor blocks trademark hijackers in China and ASEAN before registration. Critical for exporters and foreign investors partnering with Thai brands.
Environment · National NewsThailand faces severe storms April 16-20. Northeast, East, and Bangkok affected. Critical safety guide for residents, farmers, travelers. Emergency hotline: 1784.
National News · HealthFour teens killed in Loei as pickup hits motorcycle during Songkran. Drug evidence found. Thailand's deadliest holiday claims more young lives.
Politics · National NewsJapan scraps 79-year arms export ban with record ¥9 trillion defense budget. Thailand gains access to advanced destroyers, missiles, defense tech as regional security landscape transforms.
Economy · National NewsThailand cuts growth forecast to 1.3% as Iran war drives energy shock. Fishing industry collapses, plastic costs surge 40%. What expats should prepare for.
Economy · National NewsThailand's household debt hits 86.7% of GDP as families borrow for daily costs. How tighter bank lending, rising inflation, and wage stagnation affect you.
Health · National NewsThai researchers discover unique genetic mutations in childhood liver cancer, enabling personalized treatment protocols that could improve survival for kids across Thailand.
Economy · National NewsChao Phraya Express cuts fares by 1 baht across all routes from April 17. Commuters and expats save up to 40 baht monthly on daily trips along Bangkok's river.