Politics · National NewsThailand Logs 2.4M Early Votes—Protect Yours from Ballot Errors
Thailand’s EC reports 2.4M early votes before 8 Feb vote. Use กกต.'s Smart Vote app to confirm your early ballot, prevent spoilage and avoid a ฿2,000 fine.
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Politics · EconomyThailand Election 2026: How Handouts, Cheap Travel and Loans Could Help You
Compare party pledges in Thailand’s 2026 election—from cash handouts and ฿20 fares to SME loans and debt relief. Find out what they mean for your budget.
Politics · EconomyDemocrats’ 80฿ Rubber Plan Could Net Farmers ฿7K, Cost Billions
The Democrat Party’s 80-baht/kg rubber price floor could add ฿7,000 a month to southern growers’ income but may cost taxpayers tens of billions of baht.
National News · PoliticsThailand Opens Seized Cambodian-Border Scam Hub to FBI, Steps Up Fraud Crackdown
Thailand escorted FBI agents through the seized O’Smach casino complex on the Cambodia border, a move set to tighten crossing checks and curb call-centre fraud.
Politics · National NewsPhiphat Pushes 'Patriotic' Vote in South While Anutin Sticks to Promises
With Thailand’s 8 Feb general election near, Phiphat urges vote in Southern seats; Anutin touts Bhumjaithai’s pledges—see how 31 seats could swing power.
Politics · EconomyBhumjaithai Pitches Strategic Voting in Bangkok with Cost-Cuts and Carnival Rally
Ahead of Bangkok’s 8 Feb election, learn how Bhumjaithai touts cheap power, debt relief and a Lumpini carnival to sway undecided voters toward strategic voting.
Economy · PoliticsSocial Security Savings Under Scrutiny: PM Orders 60-Day SSO Overhaul
Prime Minister Anutin orders a 60-day overhaul of Thailand's SSO, demanding full transparency, stronger oversight and higher returns on the ฿2.8 trn fund.
Politics · EconomyThailand's Election Promises Debt Relief, Stimulus and EEC Data Hub
Thailand's 2024 election could reshape the economy as parties pledge sweeping household-debt relief, growth stimulus and an EEC data hub. See what's at stake.
Politics · Economy126 Isan Seats Up as Debt Relief, Budget Control Fuel 3-Way Race
Isan poll ahead of 8 Feb election shows razor-thin 3-way contest for 126 Northeast seats, with voters demanding debt relief and local budget control—outcome may shape Thailand’s next coalition.