Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · Digital LifestyleBhumjaithai leader Anutin urges voters to log off social media to cut anxiety and fake news ahead of Thailand’s 8 Feb 2026 election, while police roll out a 90,000-station security plan.
Politics · EconomyA Cambodian senator's royal remark sparked a Thai protest and tougher checks, slowing Thai-Cambodia border trade. Businesses fear losses up to ฿3 billion.
Politics · ImmigrationThailand must brace for impacts of Myanmar’s disputed election: refugee inflows, border trade slowdowns and rising ASEAN tensions. See what’s at stake.
Politics · National NewsAs Thaksin Shinawatra reaches two-thirds of his sentence in May 2026, a multi-tier parole hearing could reshape Thailand’s political balance. Follow the developments.
Politics · National NewsDiscover how Rak Chart’s ‘three-no’ anti-corruption pledge could decide Thailand’s next government and what the result could mean for residents and expats alike.
Economy · PoliticsWe unpack Pheu Thai’s 70:30 subsidy and five-part debt relief plan, showing the election pledge could slash costs, erase loans and boost Thai household budgets.
Politics · EconomyMahidol researcher Yodchanan Wongsawat proposes tech grants, 20,000-baht digital stimulus, retraining and a casino resort to boost Thai incomes. Learn more.
National News · PoliticsThai police seized a record 330 million meth tablets and froze ฿3.39 billion in cartel assets, exposing political links and triggering tighter border crackdowns.
Politics · TechThailand’s online gambling probe targeting 10 candidates from a single party could erode voter confidence and upend upcoming elections — learn what’s at stake.