Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · PoliticsA pre-dawn mortar blast on the Thai-Cambodian border wounded a sergeant, testing a fragile ceasefire as Bangkok demands answers and troops brace for escalation.
Politics · EconomyExplore Thailand's Democrat Party plan: ฿65,000 newborn grant, universal ฿1,000 senior pension, 15 years free schooling—costs under debate nationwide today.
Politics · National NewsBorder shelling on the Thai-Cambodian frontier could delay Buri Ram’s 11 Jan village elections. Officials eye safe-zone voting and deploy 2,000 officers.
National News · PoliticsConcerned about unrest along the Thai-Cambodia border? Get official fact-checking steps, hotline 1111, updated evacuation routes and budget insurance tips to keep your family safe.
Politics · EconomyA Cambodian mortar strike in Ubon Ratchathani wounded a Thai sergeant, putting the ฿17 billion-a-month border trade at risk—find out what’s next for both nations.
Politics · National NewsThailand’s Election Commission sticks to Jan 3–5 registration window for Feb 8 referendum, leaving overseas and out-of-district voters unable to cast ballots.
Politics · National NewsThailand’s NACC is probing ex-deputy police chief Surachate ‘Big Joke’ over claims he swapped 246 baht of gold for leniency in an online-gambling case.
National News · PoliticsThai marines seize rocket launchers, drones and anti-tank missiles hidden in Thmor Da casino on the Thai-Cambodian border, reigniting tensions. Read more.
Economy · PoliticsThe Energy Ministry is monitoring global oil risks to keep Thai fuel prices stable. Discover tools—Fuel Fund, tax cuts, reserves—to protect motorists’ wallets.