Economy · National NewsThailand Expands Price Controls on Essential Goods: What's Next for Your Grocery Bills
Thailand expands price caps on eggs, cooking oil, and diesel. Learn what's controlled and how it impacts your daily living costs.
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National NewsChula Now Offers Degrees You Can Earn While Working
Chulalongkorn University launches flexible learning options, agriculture training, and public access. Ideal for professionals, retirees, and farmers in Thailand seeking affordable education.
Economy · National NewsHow the Middle East Energy Crisis is Hitting Your Wallet in Thailand
Iranian strikes cut Qatar LNG supplies. Flight costs jump 12%, food prices rise. Discover how Persian Gulf attacks impact Thailand residents' fuel, travel, and daily expenses.
Immigration · National NewsHuman Smuggling Crackdown: Hat Yai Rescue Exposes Thailand's Trafficking Network and Legal Loopholes
16 Bangladeshi migrants rescued in Hat Yai expose trafficking networks. If you hire workers or live near borders, know the legal risks and penalties.
Immigration · National NewsThe Real Cost of Thai Citizenship: What Expats Must Know Before Applying in 2026
Permanent residency required before citizenship eligibility begins. 80K baht income, 5-year wait, language tests & doubled fees in 2026. What expats in Thailand must know.
Politics · National NewsThailand's Election Privacy Crisis: Court to Decide If Ballot Barcodes Threaten Your Vote
Thailand's Constitutional Court may void the Feb 8 election over ballot barcodes. Your vote privacy and political stability are at stake—here's what happens next.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Pension Crisis: Rising Contributions Meet Investment Risks
Thailand's Social Security Fund breached risk limits in March 2026. Maximum contributions rise to ฿875/month as fund's domestic focus threatens retirement security.
Economy · National NewsThailand Faces Looming Plastic Shortage by April as Middle East Shipping Crisis Disrupts Supply
Thailand faces plastic pellet shortage by April 2026, threatening price increases for packaged goods and manufacturing. Commerce Ministry negotiates with Iran for safe shipping access through Middle East conflict zones.
Politics · National NewsThailand's Ballot Privacy Crisis: Court Investigates Election-Threatening Barcode System
Thailand's Constitutional Court investigates ballot barcodes that may breach voting privacy. Feb 8 election could be annulled, triggering uncertainty.