Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · EconomyPeople's Party MP faces ฿100M defamation lawsuit from Gulf Energy after criticizing government solar procurement at ฿2.25/unit. October 2026 hearing scheduled for witness testimony.
Politics · EconomyThailand scraps MOU 44 and builds a 57-km smart fence on the Cambodia border—shorter customs hours, longer queues, higher trucking fees and tighter migrant-worker checks ahead.
Politics · EconomyThailand’s coalition deadlock freezes farm subsidies and delays the 2026 budget, squeezing farmers, rattling markets and lifting grocery costs—find out what’s next.
Politics · EconomyElection Commission certification delay puts Thailand’s new budget and 10-year tech-investor visa on ice, exposing expats to baht swings until 9 April.
Politics · EconomyA battle over Thailand’s Agriculture Ministry is stalling farm subsidies and export drives, putting farmers and investors on edge. Follow the latest update.
Politics · EconomyKlatham’s pledge secures a Bhumjaithai majority, but the Agriculture Ministry and other key ministerial stakes hang in the balance ahead of budget talks.
Politics · EconomyThailand's new coalition majority (278 seats) secures farm subsidies, cuts power bills and restores visa and business approval certainty for residents.
Politics · EconomyBhumjaithai-led coalition talks could cut electricity to 3 baht/unit, freeze household debt for 3 years and revamp the Poor Card Plus—major cost-of-living relief for Thailand residents.
Politics · EconomyThailand’s 280-seat Bhumjaithai coalition is set to lead the Agriculture Ministry, pledging price guarantees and crop loans that could lift rural incomes. Learn what’s next.