Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · PoliticsThailand suspends new gun licenses for 1 year, bans public carry. Hotline 1567 active. Amnesty program planned. What licensed owners must do now.
National News · PoliticsThailand proposes major gun law changes and school safety protocols after deadly Nonthaburi shooting. New restrictions would limit firearms to on-duty officials only.
National News · PoliticsThailand tightens gun laws after Debsirin Nonthaburi school shooting kills 9. New restrictions, mental health gaps, and what residents need to know.
Tourism · PoliticsChinese Embassy issues conduct guide for visitors at Thai cultural events. Expect stricter security, longer queues, and new protocols at major venues nationwide.
Politics · National NewsTaiwan deploys 1,400+ missiles and AI drones in Han Kuang 2026 drills. How escalating China-Taiwan tensions could affect Southeast Asian stability and trade.
Economy · PoliticsIran's 6-month Strait blockade raises Thailand's oil costs 15-30%. Residents face higher pump prices, food inflation, potential rationing as US-Iran talks stall.
Politics · National NewsCivil society delivers petition Friday demanding Thailand keep political prisoners together after detained lawyer Anon Nampa warns of safety risks from isolation in Bangkok remand facilities.
National News · PoliticsThailand suspends new gun carry permits after deadly school shooting. New storage rules, tighter checks, and what residents need to know about 2026 changes.
National News · PoliticsPoll shows 70% of Thais want death penalty enforced, but no executions since 2018. Thailand becomes abolitionist by 2028 if moratorium continues—480 on death row.