Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · EconomyThailand’s new national cat status ushers in a 2026 microchip mandate, breed protections and emerging pet-insurance plans—what owners and expats need to know.
National News · PoliticsCambodian rockets hit Si Sa Ket in Isaan, killing a farmer, wounding locals and closing crossings. Curfews apply. Get live updates on detours and safety alerts.
National News · PoliticsThai-Cambodian border clashes intensify as Bangkok demands a signed truce; artillery keeps 600,000 residents in shelters. Follow official updates.
National News · HealthThailand’s Second Army opens emergency medicine corridor to deliver antiseptics, painkillers & antibiotics to remote NE border villages within 72 hrs.
National News · PoliticsDeliberate mine blasts along the Thailand-Cambodia border have forced 188,000 Thais from their homes. Get updates on security, ASEAN diplomacy and relief.
Politics · National NewsThailand’s election law requires polls within 60 days of dissolution, with up to a 30-day emergency delay. Know the key dates and what they mean for your vote.
National News · PoliticsTrack Cambodian drone and rocket attacks rattling Thai border provinces from Ubon to Surin. Check travel warnings, real-time price spikes and safety advice.
Immigration · National NewsFifteen African trafficking victims found in Kamphaeng Phet expose a Myanmar–Thailand smuggling corridor. Report suspicious vans or safe-houses on hotline 1506 to help stop human trafficking.
National News · PoliticsShelling on Thailand-Cambodia border kills 2 Thai soldiers, wounds 34, traps up to 8,000 workers in Poipet—what residents need to know about safety, travel and trade.