Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · PoliticsSee how Si Sa Ket’s Thai-Cambodian border closure is boosting cassava and rice incomes for farmers while crippling daily trade—find out what’s at stake ahead of Thailand’s Feb 8 election.
Economy · PoliticsExplore Pheu Thai’s proposed debt-relief plan offering a 3-year farm-loan freeze, wiping small debts and introducing a daily lottery to boost tax revenue.
Politics · TechPheu Thai PM hopeful Prof. Yodchanan Wongsawat vows digital government by 2028, ฿300B household debt relief, AI oversight and farm‐tech grants for Thai families.
National News · Politics3.4 million meth pills seized in Chiang Dao trigger a month of tighter checkpoints on Chiang Mai–Fang and Chiang Rai routes. See how travel time may change.
Politics · EconomyThailand’s Democrat Party unveils a 5-point anti-graft, wage-hike & border-security plan ahead of the 8 Feb vote—see how it could hit your wallet & safety.
Economy · PoliticsFrom mid-2026 Thailand ends its wine-import monopoly, letting any licensed firm import. Shoppers may pay 10-20% less and verify bottles with a new QR-code stamp.
Politics · EconomyThailand coalition talks will speed up after Bhumjaithai lets the top vote-getter lead, cutting weeks off formation and steadying markets.
Politics · EconomyThai Army vows neutrality ahead of Feb 8 election, quashing coup rumours. Forwarding the fake audio could cost up to ฿200k under Thailand’s Computer Crime Act.
Politics · TechAhead of the 8 Feb Thailand election, Pheu Thai’s AI nominee Yodchanan vows economic modernisation, smart-farmer loans and national unity—read the full analysis for Thai voters.