Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · PoliticsMajor firefight in Chiang Mai results in 2.8 million methamphetamine pill seizure. Border violence escalates—what northern Thailand residents need to know about safety.
National News · EnvironmentA 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit Mae Sot, Tak. Learn why it didn't trigger T-Alert notifications, how Thailand's earthquake warning thresholds work, and what residents should know.
Tech · National NewsBYD blames Khon Kaen fire on incompatible home charging system, not the Dolphin EV. Thailand's residential electrical systems may not meet EV charging standards.
Tech · National NewsThailand asserts digital sovereignty with new satellite licensing, submarine cable investment, and data residency rules affecting internet access and business compliance.
Economy · National NewsThailand caps residential electricity at 3 baht per unit for first 200 units starting June 2026. 90% of households save. Welfare cardholders register by June 19 for discounts.
Environment · National NewsRare earth mining in Myanmar's Shan State contaminates Chiang Rai's Kok and Mekong rivers with arsenic. What residents need to know about water safety.
National News · HealthConstruction worker survives dramatic rebar impalement in Chiang Mai. What the incident reveals about Thai building site safety and what residents should know.
Economy · National NewsDSI seized 65 million baht in major crackdown on unlicensed forex schemes. Learn how to spot red flags and protect yourself from investment fraud in Thailand.
Immigration · National NewsChinese trafficking syndicate leader arrested in Bangkok faces extradition under 90-day deadline. Thailand tightens visa scrutiny—what expats and travelers need to know.