Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · EconomyThailand debates legalizing sex work in Bangkok and Pattaya's $6.4B industry. How the Protection of Sex Work Act could change laws affecting 200,000+ workers.
Politics · National NewsTaiwan deploys 1,400+ missiles and AI drones in Han Kuang 2026 drills. How escalating China-Taiwan tensions could affect Southeast Asian stability and trade.
Economy · PoliticsIran's 6-month Strait blockade raises Thailand's oil costs 15-30%. Residents face higher pump prices, food inflation, potential rationing as US-Iran talks stall.
Politics · National NewsCivil society delivers petition Friday demanding Thailand keep political prisoners together after detained lawyer Anon Nampa warns of safety risks from isolation in Bangkok remand facilities.
National News · PoliticsThailand suspends new gun carry permits after deadly school shooting. New storage rules, tighter checks, and what residents need to know about 2026 changes.
National News · PoliticsPoll shows 70% of Thais want death penalty enforced, but no executions since 2018. Thailand becomes abolitionist by 2028 if moratorium continues—480 on death row.
Politics · EconomyMin Aung Hlaing's Thailand visit impacts border trade, migrant workers, drug flows, and refugee camps. Learn how diplomatic moves affect your daily life in Thailand.
National News · PoliticsThailand proposes sweeping gun reforms after school shooting: carry permits banned, psych tests required, safe storage rules. What owners must know.
Immigration · PoliticsZhang Xinyan escapes Bangkok detention to reach Canada. Three activists still face China deportation despite UN status—critical implications for Thailand asylum seekers.