Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · National NewsJapan scraps 79-year arms export ban with record ¥9 trillion defense budget. Thailand gains access to advanced destroyers, missiles, defense tech as regional security landscape transforms.
Politics · EconomyThailand's April 13 welfare increase to 400 baht affects 13.22M citizens. New Employee Fund starts Oct 1 with payroll contributions. Energy subsidies launch.
National News · PoliticsMajor meth bust near Chiang Mai exposes border risks. Learn how drug trafficking intensifies in northern Thailand and what it means for your safety.
Tourism · PoliticsMayor Beer's 4th year brings drainage fixes and Railway Road opening, but traffic jams and rising costs persist. How it impacts daily life in Pattaya.
Politics · National NewsThai man's draft protest highlights military reform debate. What the 2026 abolition bill means for families in Thailand—legal risks and career impacts explained.
National News · PoliticsArmed sergeant evades capture after shooting estranged wife in Phichit. Case tests Thailand's domestic violence oversight and military accountability measures.
Politics · National NewsThailand's People's Party pushes 100B baht anti-corruption plan with AI audits, 1,000 baht elderly pensions, police reform, and elected governors by 2026.
National News · PoliticsThai police seize 2.3M meth pills after high-speed chase and intercept 2 tons on Bangkok ferry. What residents should know about checkpoints and border security.
Politics · HealthCambodia's King Sihamoni diagnosed with prostate cancer, seeks treatment in Beijing. Explore the geopolitical and healthcare factors behind Southeast Asia's royal medical decisions.