Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · EconomyClashes on the Thai-Cambodian border at Ta Phraya sent 9,600 villagers to shelters, killed a monk and shut Sa Kaeo trade posts, costing Thailand ฿500 m a day.
Immigration · National NewsThai immigration police arrest a $78 million fraud kingpin, rescue 120 trafficking victims and speed up extraditions, thanks to new data-driven border tech.
Culture · National NewsOn 5 Dec, Thailand honours King Bhumibol with nationwide rituals, floral tributes and volunteer drives. See ceremony times and join the service today.
National NewsTwo teenagers are shot dead in Phanom Sarakham after a homemade pistol deal turns violent. Arrests spark renewed calls to curb illegal guns in rural Thailand.
Economy · National NewsActress Nana Rybena arrested in Bangkok for alleged THB195M loan fraud that hit families and investors. Learn how to protect yourself from scams.
National News · Immigration60mm shells from Myanmar hit Mae Sot homes, injure civilians. Thai forces used smoke rounds, boosted security as migration surges disrupt local trade.
National News · EconomyBangkok’s Patai Udom Suksa will close after 2025—a private school closure leaving Lak Si families racing to secure 2026 spots—check partner availability now.
National News · EconomyMortar rounds from Myanmar hit Mae Sot, prompting Thai smoke warnings, markets and Thai-Myanmar border trade disrupted—what residents & expats need to know.
Tourism · National NewsAfter a U.S. pensioner was found dead in handcuffs at a Na Jomtien Pattaya hotel, Thai police re-examine security protocols. Learn safety steps before you book.