National News · PoliticsBangkok's Vocational Schools Plan Month-Long Closures to Prevent Student Violence
Bangkok vocational school closes for a month to prevent student rivalries. Learn why decades-old inter-school violence persists in Thailand.
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Politics · EconomyPhilippine Fishers Trapped in Legal Limbo: Court Victory Brings No Relief from Chinese Blockade
Philippine fishers face 70% income collapse despite winning 2016 court case against China. Learn how legal rights became symbolic without enforcement power.
Economy · PoliticsShinawatra Family Meets Indonesia's Prabowo as Bangkok Eyes Jakarta's Investment Landscape
Thaksin joins Indonesia's Danantara advisory board after Shinawatra family meets Prabowo. What this means for Thai-Indonesian trade and business expansion.
Immigration · PoliticsUN-Recognized Refugee Arrested Hours Before Canada Flight: What Thailand's Detention Pattern Means for Expats
Thai police detained UN refugee hours before Canada flight despite approved resettlement. Why expats face immigration risk even with legal status.
Politics · EconomyThaksin's Indonesia Advisory Role Reshapes Thai-Indonesian Business Ties
Thaksin now advises on Indonesia's $900B investment fund. Learn how Thai-Indonesian business deals could affect jobs, exports, and your costs of living.
Politics · National NewsFormer Ubon Ratchathani MP and Wife Face Trial for Orchestrating 43M Baht Road Contract Fraud
Former deputy interior minister faces charges for splitting 43.2M baht in road contracts to avoid bidding. NACC sends case to Supreme Court. What it means for governance.
National News · PoliticsThailand School Abuse Case: Government Pursues Criminal and Pension Penalties as 11 Students' Allegations Trigger Unprecedented Multi-Agency Response
Kanchanaburi principal faces criminal charges and pension forfeiture after 11 students report abuse. Multi-ministry response marks shift in Thai child protection.
Economy · PoliticsThailand's ฿400 Billion Clean Energy Plan: Electric Buses, Solar Homes, and Lower Bills Coming
Court approves ฿400bn energy spending. Electric buses by late 2027, solar tax deductions, and grid modernization. What it means for residents and costs.
Politics · National NewsBangkok Police Remove Dragon Badge After Chinese Influence Controversy
Huai Khwang police ordered to remove dragon badge after social media storm over Chinese influence. What this means for Bangkok expats and residents.