National News · PoliticsThailand Arrests Two Bangkok Monks for Temple Abuse, New Laws Proposed
Two Bangkok monks arrested for abusing novices. Thailand introduces 1-7 year prison terms for monk misconduct. What this means for temple safety.
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Economy · National NewsThailand Freezes Gas Prices, Bans Fuel Exports as Hormuz Closure Disrupts Asian Oil Supply
Thailand freezes cooking gas prices and bans fuel exports as Strait of Hormuz closure threatens supply. What residents need to know about 2025 impacts.
National News · EnvironmentNorthern Thailand's Hidden Earthquake Risk: What Residents and Property Buyers Must Know
Recent tremors reveal active fault zones in northern Thailand. Essential earthquake prep tips and property insurance guidance for expats living in Chiang Rai.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Stock Market Surges 21.3% in February 2026: What Investors Living in Thailand Need to Know
Thailand's SET Index jumped 21.3% by end-February 2026 on political stability and record foreign inflows. What this means for your investments in Thai stocks.
Health · National NewsThailand's Major Hospitals Cut Medication Supplies to 30 Days—Here's What Patients Need to Know
Siriraj Hospital now limits outpatient prescriptions to 30 days per visit due to Middle East supply concerns. Learn how this affects chronic patients in Thailand.
Tech · National NewsThailand's Newsrooms Face the AI Reckoning: Jobs, Trust, and the Future of Journalism
100% of Thai newsrooms now use AI daily. How this affects journalism jobs, news credibility, deepfakes, and the information you read—with new regulations coming in 2026.
National News · TechThailand Dismantles Major Child Abuse Production Network, Four Arrested
Thailand Royal Police dismantle monetized child exploitation operation. Four suspects arrested in nationwide raids. Residents warned on digital safety.
Health · National NewsLong COVID and Obesity Create Perfect Storm for Heart Disease in Thailand
New research shows metabolic syndrome worsens long COVID vascular complications. Thailand residents face 26.7% diabetes risk. Learn prevention strategies.
Economy · National NewsChina's Fertilizer Export Ban Is Driving Up Thai Food Prices and Crop Costs
China's fertilizer export restrictions push prices up 40%, threatening Thai rice yields and household food budgets. Supply shortages expected until August 2026.