Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tech · National News27-year-old German national arrested in Bangkok April 2025 for operating DDoS platforms that hit Thai businesses. Essential protection strategies for companies facing 164% above-global-average cyberattacks.
Economy · National NewsThailand cuts diesel prices by 4 baht per liter starting April 11 for Songkran travel. Learn how the government fuel subsidy reduces transport costs for residents.
Politics · National NewsThailand's People's Party pushes 100B baht anti-corruption plan with AI audits, 1,000 baht elderly pensions, police reform, and elected governors by 2026.
Tech · National NewsGerman cybercrime suspect arrested in Bangkok's Thong Lor faces 74 EU warrants for ransomware platforms. How Thailand cooperates on extradition cases.
Tourism · National NewsSave ฿290-580 with toll-free highways April 10-16 during Songkran 2026. Bangkok-Pattaya M7, M6, M82 routes free. Plan safer travel and avoid congestion.
National News · PoliticsThai police seize 2.3M meth pills after high-speed chase and intercept 2 tons on Bangkok ferry. What residents should know about checkpoints and border security.
Tourism · National NewsPattaya's narrow footpaths force pedestrians onto roads, risking confrontations with delivery riders. Infrastructure delays persist through peak season—here's how to stay safe.
Environment · National NewsBeheaded dugong found tethered in Phangnga sparks investigation into tusk trade. Deaths surge to 42 in 2024. Legal penalties reach 15 years prison.
Economy · National NewsThai SET Index hits 1,506 in April 2026 amid geopolitical tensions. Learn how energy costs, inflation, and market recovery affect residents and investors.