Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsThailand closes nominee loopholes starting 2026. Foreign businesses now need audited bank statements, face jail time. Critical changes for anyone investing in Thailand.
Health · National NewsA Grade 12 student's CPR skills save a tourist's life in Phuket. Learn how Thailand's 2.8 million trained students are becoming lifesavers.
National News · HealthLearn Thailand's self-defense legal framework and addiction crisis impact on families. Critical guidance for residents in rural provinces.
National News · HealthNorthern Thailand fortune teller accused of sexual assault by businessman who secretly recorded evidence during spiritual healing sessions. Case highlights gaps in regulation.
Economy · National NewsKasetsart's pilot salmon farm uses waste LNG cooling to cut Thailand's ฿7-8B import bill. First local salmon could hit markets by 2028—cheaper prices ahead?
National News · PoliticsPattaya's homelessness crisis impacts property values, safety, and daily life for residents and expats. Learn about enforcement gaps and solutions.
National News · PoliticsPhayao police officer found with 15 meth pills in rice field, immediately dismissed. Case highlights Thailand's strict command accountability for drug offenses.
Environment · National NewsHistoric El Niño now developing will bring severe drought, extreme heat, and monsoon disruption to Thailand through 2027. What residents must know now.
Environment · National News135 rare animals seized in Cha-am. Learn why owning exotic pets now risks 500,000 baht fines and prison time under Thailand's 2019 Wildlife Act.