Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · National NewsFormer PM Thaksin Shinawatra is eligible for May parole after two-thirds of his term. His release may reshape party strategies in Thailand’s 2026 election.
Tourism · National NewsPhuket police seized 140 psilocybin packs at Rawai’s ‘Mushroom Temple’. Two Russians arrested; festival visitors warned of harsh drug penalties, extra patrols.
Tourism · National NewsEtihad flight EY416 hit clear-air turbulence before safe Phuket landing. Discover the cause and get tips for smoother flights during Thailand's monsoon season.
National News · EconomyBangkok boosts patrols, curfews and relief for PTT gas-station operators after Deep South bombings, safeguarding fuel supplies—find out what new measures mean for residents.
National News · ImmigrationThai police hunt Chinese client who bound and robbed a broker during a late-night house viewing in Pattaya; read safety tips now issued for property agents.
National News · EconomyA 400-ton crane from Thailand’s high-speed rail build crushed a Bangkok–Ubon train, killing 32 and injuring 60+. Officials probe safety lapses and project delays.
Tourism · National NewsAfter a Krabi speedboat crash killed a Russian tourist, Thailand will require GPS geofencing, tougher insurance and pier checks—what it means for travelers.
Tourism · National NewsFour Israelis nabbed in Koh Phangan face up to 20-year jail terms, deportation under Thailand’s zero-tolerance drug law. Violators face hefty fines, lifetime blacklist from Thailand.
National News · PoliticsInvestigators tie 11 petrol station fires in Pattani, Yala & Narathiwat to a ฿35M gold-heist ring; border checks tighten, fuel prices rise—what happens next?