Economy · National NewsThai Crew Returns Home After Hormuz Strait Missile Attack
20 Thai sailors return home after Iranian missile strike on cargo ship in Hormuz Strait. Three crew members remain missing. What residents need to know.
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Economy · National NewsThailand's Egg Prices Jump as Heat Season Arrives—What It Means for Your Groceries
Thai farm-gate egg prices hit ฿3.40 in March. Learn how seasonal heat, import costs, and supply shifts affect your household budget and restaurant dining.
Economy · National NewsBangkok Housing Glut Deepens: Why Buyers Have the Upper Hand in 2026
Thai developers slash new launches amid 220,000 unsold units in Bangkok. Discover how this oversupply creates unprecedented negotiating power for buyers and renters.
Economy · National NewsThailand's SME Crisis: Rising Costs, Tariffs, and ฿327 Billion in Emergency Aid
Thailand's small businesses face crushing costs and US tariffs in 2026. Explore ฿327B in government aid programs, digital banking options, and practical survival strategies.
Economy · National NewsThailand Faces Fuel Rationing Crisis as March 17 Subsidy Deadline Looms
Diesel subsidies may expire March 17. Fuel stations rationing across Thailand as panic buying creates shortages. Prices may jump ฿2-10/liter. What residents need to know now.
Economy · National NewsThailand Arrests 869 in Mule Account Crackdown as Gambling Syndicates Target Ordinary Bank Accounts
Thailand arrested 869 people for mule accounts in Q1 2025, with 60% women. Chiang Rai woman detained as syndicates process 17.2B baht through ordinary bank accounts.
National News · PoliticsMukdahan Drug Bust Escalates: Nearly 4 Million Methamphetamine Pills Seized Near Thai-Lao Border
Thai police seized 4M methamphetamine pills in Mukdahan. Learn how this affects travelers, expats, and northeastern residents navigating border security changes.
Environment · National NewsBangkok Cuts Severe Smog Days in Half Using Chemical Analysis to Target Rice Burning
Bangkok cut severe pollution episodes by half using chemical fingerprinting to identify rice burning as the main culprit. Learn how it affects residents.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Fuel Reserves Are Safe, Panic Buying Creates Artificial Shortage
Thailand has 95 days of fuel in reserve. Empty pumps aren't a crisis—panic buying overwhelmed distribution. Diesel frozen at 29.94 baht through March 17.