Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · EconomyThai labour unions stage march on International Women's Day demanding workplace protections for women. Learn what happened at the Bangkok demonstration and what workers are seeking.
National News · PoliticsPolice seize 1.5 tonnes of drugs worth ฿520M in Nakhon Pathom warehouse raid. 10th bust of same network. What property owners and central region residents need to know.
Economy · PoliticsIran conflict disrupts oil to Thailand. Your energy bills, transport costs rising. What residents need to know about supply chain impacts and budgeting.
Politics · National NewsThai voters backed constitution reform but conservatives control parliament. Learn how this 2-year battle impacts visa policy, business, and your future in Thailand.
Politics · EconomyThailand's April 2026 coalition deadline: GDP below 2%, investor flight accelerates, drought threatens. How political limbo affects your finances and daily life in Thailand.
Politics · EconomyCoalition delays threaten Thailand's weakest growth in 30 years. How cabinet formation impacts exports, jobs, and your cost of living.
Tourism · PoliticsPattaya expands Soi 5 Thanwa with new zero-tolerance parking enforcement. Road widening and 500-4000 baht fines impact residents and expats immediately.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran escalation threatens Thailand's oil imports and 250 evacuees. Fuel costs could spike ฿120-150/barrel. Supply chain and shipping disrupted. Evacuation deadline March 5-8.
Economy · PoliticsMyanmar enforces fuel rationing from March 7 with odd-even plate rules. How it impacts Thai border towns, cross-border trade, and expats with Myanmar ties.