Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · National NewsThailand’s ID sweeps target long-term visa overstayers, imposing fines up to ฿20,000 and extradition—even for a Hong Kong murder fugitive who vanished in 1989.
National News · HealthThailand will ease teacher burdens by hiring finance clerks, cutting admin forms and expanding 1323 mental-health helplines after Chiang Mai tragedy nationwide.
National News · EconomyDrivers ignore 92% of Bangkok zebra crossings, causing hundreds of accidents yearly. Learn about planned upgrades, higher fines & how to report hazards.
Economy · National NewsGold shops in Bangkok’s red zones have 14 days to meet tough new security rules or face 30–50% higher insurance premiums and stricter mall checks, police warn residents.
National News · EconomyA Rama II Road sinkhole in Samut Sakhon diverts traffic, leaves taps dry. See refill locations, detour routes and insurance-claim steps for affected motorists.
National News · EnvironmentThailand alerts this week: Yala checkpoints tighten, Cha-am wildfire smoke drifts, hidden-camera legal case and a ฿600m senior-citizen scam—what residents must know.
National News · ImmigrationAfter a Pattaya murder, police will add roadblocks, fine landlords missing 24h tenant registration, and check overseas transfers over USD50K to curb crime.
Politics · National NewsThailand’s Election Commission is re-sorting 3.7 million advance ballots after clerical errors. Use the Smart Vote app to check your precinct and bring ID by 6 Feb for the Thai general election.
Politics · National NewsThai advance voting runs Feb 1–5 with 2.4 M ballots. Expats can use any photo ID, file absence excuses by Feb 15, and plan for the Feb 8 referendum—learn what to do next.