Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · EconomyThailand's new coalition majority (278 seats) secures farm subsidies, cuts power bills and restores visa and business approval certainty for residents.
Politics · National NewsThailand election watchdog seeks live recounts after glitches left 50,000 votes unaccounted and sparked barcode privacy concerns. Here’s what’s next. Read more
Politics · EconomyBarcodes and QR codes on Thailand’s 2026 election ballots may breach secret-vote rules, trigger lawsuits and hit the baht. Learn what’s at stake for voters, expats and investors.
Politics · National NewsEC limits Thailand election recounts to eight polling units and orders one re-poll in Phayao; result dashboards and multilingual hotlines boost transparency.
Politics · EconomyA lawsuit to void Thailand’s Feb 8 election over barcode ballots could delay MP certification, freeze ฿200 bn in projects and extend caretaker rule.
Politics · ImmigrationThai coalition negotiations could reshape long-stay visas, sin-tax cuts and cannabis rules, potentially raising or lowering expats' living costs and regulatory certainty in 2024.
Economy · PoliticsThailand’s Corruption Index drops to 33, hiking facilitation fees, stalling permits; Thai reforms aim to reverse—what expats and Thai residents should know.
Politics · EconomyThai e-licensing and anti-graft reforms promise 90-day permits, asset seizures for bribe-takers and stronger whistleblower shields—good news for SMEs, expats and investors. Learn more.
Politics · EconomyLearn how Thailand’s anti-graft overhaul cuts licence red tape by 50%, moves permits online by 2027 and raises whistle-blower rewards from April—details inside.