Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Environment · National NewsThailand faces severe storms May 1-2 across upper regions. Essential guide to storm preparation, crop protection, and safety tips for residents.
Environment · National NewsThailand-Laos enforce joint air quality controls. New certification blocks burned-crop imports; farmer subsidies target PM2.5 cuts for northern Thailand.
Health · National NewsNo confirmed PQ.2.1.11 cases in Thailand. Airports maintain standard screening despite unverified China reports. What residents should do instead of worrying.
Economy · National NewsThailand keeps interest rates at 1% after February cut, balancing inflation surge from Mideast conflict with slowing growth. What it means for residents.
Economy · National NewsMay 2026 negotiations will determine if Thailand's Don Mueang-Suvarnabhumi-U-Tapao rail opens in 2031 or gets delayed to 2034—critical for EEC residents and businesses.
Economy · National NewsThai baht weakens to 3-week low amid oil shocks and rising inflation. Learn how currency decline impacts expats, retirees, and your cost of living in Thailand.
Health · National NewsLong COVID linked to brain fog, cognitive decline, and 80% higher seizure risk. New diagnostic biomarkers show 85% accuracy. Treatment options available in Thailand.
National News · EconomyThai Army recruiting 800 volunteers for 2026: ฿8,000-9,000 net monthly pay, 4-year contracts, education benefits & fast promotion for graduates. Apply.
Tourism · National NewsThailand ended warning-only traffic enforcement April 1, 2026. Pattaya drivers now face 20,000 baht fines, but residents say crossings remain unsafe.