Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · HealthThailand's 2025 Criminal Code amendments strengthen child protection with harsher penalties for abuse and cyberstalking. Know your rights and resources.
Tourism · National NewsRecent Bangla Road assaults reveal gaps in Phuket's safety response. Why most incidents go unreported and essential safety tips for residents and visitors.
Culture · National NewsChakrabhand Posayakrit Foundation museum opens March 29. 400+ artworks, 300+ puppets preserved for public access. Entry THB 300. Advance booking required.
Politics · National NewsFormer Thai legislators face Supreme Court for undisclosed assets and illegal gambling in parliament. New enforcement standards explained.
National News · TourismFatal Pattaya crash exposes new Thai traffic laws: 15-year sentences for fatal speeding, Category 2 licenses for 400cc+ bikes, and deportation risks.
Politics · National NewsMilitary escalates Chiang Mai border enforcement after seizing 5.7M meth pills. Residents should expect longer checkpoints, travel delays, and heightened security through dry season.
National News · PoliticsTwo Bangkok monks arrested for abusing novices with video evidence. Proposed reforms would mandate temple audits and faster prosecution—what parents need to know.
Politics · National NewsThailand's cabinet faces tight vetting deadline before Songkran. Learn what the seven-day approval process means for business, investors, and residents.
National News · Tech173M fraudulent contacts plague Thailand in 2025. Learn how to block scammers, verify suspicious calls, and protect your bank account from impersonation fraud.