Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · National News370,000 migrant workers face March 31, 2026 deadline to renew work permits. Critical steps include health screening, e-WorkPermit filing, and immigration office visits to avoid deportation risk.
National News · EconomyPolice arrest 31-year-old suspect who confessed to strangling 21-year-old hostess found dead in Chiang Mai orchard housing compound.
Tourism · National NewsPattaya police quickly resolved a March 7 tourist disturbance in a residential area. Learn about the incident and how authorities maintain local safety.
National News · PoliticsThailand's 2026 education overhaul cuts teacher workload, funds 1.35M disadvantaged students with 7.99B baht, and offers free digital courses nationwide.
Economy · National NewsSC Asset pivots from condos: 8B baht into Phuket/Pattaya hotels, EEC warehouses & solar by 2026. What it means for renters, investors & businesses in Thailand's shifting property market.
Politics · National NewsThaksin Shinawatra eligible for parole May 11, 2026. Red-shirt rallies planned across Bangkok. What expats and businesses need to know about potential disruptions.
National News · EnvironmentSevere storms hit Thailand March 11-13. Hail, high winds, flooding expected. Preparation tips for Bangkok, North, Central regions. Stay safe.
Economy · National NewsThai authorities target foreign-backed coconut operators manipulating prices. Farm-gate prices crash below cost while retail stays high. What it means for 56,000 families.
National News · EconomyThailand installs barbed wire fence along Golok River with Malaysia. How new border controls affect cross-border traders and daily commuters in Narathiwat.