Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · National NewsGen Prawit’s sidelining leaves Palang Pracharath Party faltering under new leader Treenuch Thienthong, with polls under 5% before the Thai election on 8 Feb.
National News · TechBangkok crane accident at Saphan Nararatthanatharn injures two and snarls old-town traffic. Learn safety tips and call hotline 1554 to report risky cranes.
National News · HealthRural Thai small-school teachers juggle 37% more class and admin time, risking burnout. Ministry vows to cut reports, hire aides & roll out AI tools this year.
National News · Economy15-hour recovery on Bangkok’s Rama II Road in Thailand leaves 2 dead; traffic diverted via Phetkasem & Ekachai. Follow live lane closures, ITD probe & planned safety reforms.
National News · PoliticsGantry failure on Bangkok’s Rama II Road leaves two motorists dead and cripples traffic. PM orders safety audit; commuters face weeks of lane closures.
National News · EconomyA 50m blaze up a plastic pipe on Bhumibol Bridge 2 in Samut Prakan halted traffic, but engineers confirm the bridge is safe. Parts face scrutiny. Learn more.
National News · PoliticsBangkok police seized a DIY ketamine-heroin drug lab hidden in an Asoke condo. Officers urge residents to install AI CCTV and report suspicious chemical smells to stop trafficking.
Politics · National NewsThailand election polling stations will post tally sheets and allow photos of the count, with unofficial results by 23:00. Learn the rules and schedule here.
National News · PoliticsThailand boosts train-crash payouts: PM Anutin secures ฿1.7M per victim, mulls blacklisting Italian-Thai after Sikhio derailment. See all service changes.