Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsThailand scraps fuel price caps for targeted subsidies. Diesel and gasoline prices will now fluctuate with global markets. Find out cost impacts for residents.
Health · National NewsBangkok heat index hits 51.9°C this week. Learn heat stroke warning signs, safety tips for outdoor workers, and how to protect yourself through May. Expert guidance.
National News · PoliticsThai Army flags Cambodia's weapons purchases and 2027 elections as border risks. Monsoon season provides buffer. Border provinces maintain normal operations.
Economy · National NewsThailand's gold prices fell ฿3,550 per baht-weight amid global turmoil. Expert traders explain the volatility and what residents should do now.
Economy · National NewsPhilippines fuel emergency threatens Thai imports, diesel costs, and regional supply chains. What you need to know about the ASEAN energy impact.
Sports · National NewsThai academic becomes first to land on Ojos del Salado volcano at 6,893m. Guinness-certified achievement boosting Thailand's international profile in extreme sports.
National News · PoliticsChiang Rai police seized 5M meth pills after armed chase in Mae Fah Luang. Part of 320M pill surge at Thailand-Myanmar border. What residents should know.
Economy · National NewsIran's Hormuz blockade cuts 60% of Thailand's oil supply. Fuel shortages loom, luxury hotels slash rates 70%, and tourism collapses as crisis enters critical phase.
National News · EnvironmentChiang Rai province launches three-pronged plan to electrify 2,870 unconnected households. Grid expansion, legal waivers, and solar systems target completion by end-2026.