Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · National NewsThailand's Election Commission subcommittee clears all 229 suspects in Senate vote-rigging case. Full EC board to decide next. Impact on governance explained.
National News · PoliticsThai police capture 51-year-old contract killer with 12+ alleged murders hiding in treehouse near Nakhon Si Thammarat-Surat Thani border. Details on arrest.
Economy · Politics2,000 Cambodia gas stations closed as fuel crisis drives diesel prices up 33%. Thailand border residents face supply strain—what expats need to know now.
Economy · PoliticsUS Section 301 probe targets Thai manufacturing capacity. Could reshape export costs, investment climate & supply chains. Timeline, sectors & business implications.
Politics · National NewsFormer Rayong MP faces 1-year prison, 20-year ban, and ฿8.2M bill after running despite theft conviction. What this means for candidates and voters in Thailand.
Politics · EconomyThailand's parliament reconvenes March 14. Coalition holds fragile majority. Super License law and welfare expansion could reshape business and living costs for residents.
National News · PoliticsChina executes 16 Myanmar gang leaders tied to KK Park scams. What this crackdown means for job scams, border security, and safety for residents across Thailand.
National News · PoliticsThailand's 2026 education overhaul cuts teacher workload, funds 1.35M disadvantaged students with 7.99B baht, and offers free digital courses nationwide.
Politics · National NewsThaksin Shinawatra eligible for parole May 11, 2026. Red-shirt rallies planned across Bangkok. What expats and businesses need to know about potential disruptions.