Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · Politics7-year-old found dead in Kanchanaburi rubber plantation. DNA evidence will determine murder charges against Myanmar suspect and others in border region case.
National News · Politics4-nation drug crackdown starts June 15. Expect delays at Chiang Saen, Mae Sai through Sept 15. Chemical importers face audits. Plan border crossings.
Economy · PoliticsThailand's 23-agency task force dismantles nominee structures. Foreign investors face fines, asset seizure, visa loss—but compliant buyers find opportunities.
Politics · EconomyParliamentary probe into Thailand's Social Security Office finds ฿3.6B in unaccounted assets due to IT migration failures and accounting discrepancies.
Economy · PoliticsThailand navigates US-China trade tensions with new frameworks by July 2026. Tariff shifts, supply chain changes affect expat businesses and residents.
Tech · PoliticsThailand's 1.6B baht TH-AI Passport faces delays over privacy concerns. Will you need to enroll? What data risks exist? Latest updates on the program affecting 5M Thais.
Politics · EconomyDeadly gelignite blast near China-Myanmar border kills 55, disrupts Thai trade corridors. What expatriates and border businesses need to know about regional stability.
Politics · EconomyBangkok's electric rail network moves to unified 40-baht daily fare cap by January 2027. Cabinet votes June 2 on single-operator model for transit.
Politics · National NewsThailand's King Prajadhipok's Institute enrolls 160 leaders—MPs, CEOs, military officers—in rare 9-month program blending politics, business, and civil service for democratic governance training.