Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · National NewsFormer PM Thaksin Shinawatra is eligible for May parole after two-thirds of his term. His release may reshape party strategies in Thailand’s 2026 election.
Politics · EconomyThailand’s caretaker government keeps essential services running amid election limbo, while legal wrangling over a proposed gold-trade tax exposes policy limits
Politics · EconomyThailand’s charter rewrite stalls over billion-baht costs; learn how the constitutional delay could unsettle expat investments, property deals and policies.
Politics · EconomyThailand suspends all ITD contracts after two deadly crane accidents. Commuters on NE rail and Rama 2 face 30–45-minute delays; compensation probe set.
Politics · TechOver 250 Cambodian drones breached Thai airspace, fanning disinformation and anxiety in Surin, Buri Ram and Si Sa Ket. See how Thailand counters the threat.
Politics · EconomyRak Chart’s one-ID plan could let Samut Sakhon fish vendors in Thailand swap informal loan-shark debt for 8% state credit, easing household financial strain.
Politics · EconomyPolls show Thailand’s Democrat Party regaining ground in Songkhla, Phuket and Nakhon Si Thammarat. See how Abhisit aims to turn momentum into 2026 seats.
Politics · EconomyPrime Minister Anutin gives security chiefs 30 days to fix intelligence lapses after 11 petrol station blasts, promising compensation for Deep South victims.
Politics · EconomyLearn how Thailand’s People’s Party chose tech CEO Isriya Paireepairit to spearhead the ‘New Economy 2026’ blueprint, promising leaner bureaucracy and faster growth.