Politics · EconomyFive Competing Visions for Ports, Power & AI in Thailand’s 2026 Vote
Thailand Election 2026: Five parties' plans—from Andaman ports to AI hospitals and smart grids—could reshape factories, power costs and Thai wage growth.
Section
Politics
Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · EconomyAll Politics stories
Economy · PoliticsNew Labour Laws Promise Pay, Leave and Care for 40m Thai Workers
Thailand’s new Labour Protection Act seeks longer leave, better pay and universal healthcare for 40 million informal workers—key issues shaping the 2024 election.
Politics · EconomyAtthawit’s Election Blueprint: Slash Power Costs, Boost Troop Pay & Punish Graft
Atthawit’s election pitch promises a 16% cut in Thai power bills, higher troop pay and tougher anti-graft penalties—see how it could change life for residents.
Economy · PoliticsThai Election Pledges to Rekindle Investor Confidence and Revive IPO Market
Ahead of Thailand’s Feb 8 election, parties unveil capital-market fixes to restore investor trust, end a 14-year IPO slump and boost liquidity. Learn more.
Politics · National NewsThailand Voters Watch Palang Pracharath's Campaign Unravel Without Prawit
Gen Prawit’s sidelining leaves Palang Pracharath Party faltering under new leader Treenuch Thienthong, with polls under 5% before the Thai election on 8 Feb.
PoliticsThailand's Next Government Takes Shape as Bhumjaithai Gains Ground
Latest Thailand election poll shows Bhumjaithai surging toward a Pheu Thai coalition, eyeing 300+ MPs and pledging cheaper power tariffs, bigger subsidies.
Economy · PoliticsThailand’s Democrats Kick Off 90-Day Reform Sprint for 5% GDP Growth
Thailand's Democrat Party maps a 90-day, 10-mission reboot—from open data to farm aid—aiming for 5% GDP growth while restoring investor and household confidence.
Politics · EconomyBorder Skirmishes & Money Laundering Scandals Shape Thailand’s Election
Border firefights in Ubon and a ฿10 billion asset freeze push defence spending and hard-line nationalism to the fore of Thailand’s 2026 election—see what’s at stake.
Politics · EconomyBangkok Suspends Hazardous Rama II Projects, Commuters Brace for Gridlock
Bangkok halts hazardous Rama II road and high-speed rail works with emergency administrative orders, launches safety audit as drivers brace for traffic gridlock