Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · PoliticsAuthorities target 200+ companies in Phuket. Foreign property owners now face 2-year prison sentences. Legal pathways remain but time to act is now.
National News · PoliticsThai police catch fugitive abbot after 4-year manhunt for stealing 400,000 baht from temple donations. What new rules mean for temple donors nationwide.
Politics · EconomyThailand appoints ex-ITLOS presidents for UNCLOS talks with Cambodia over $300B Gulf gas reserves. Dispute affects Ko Kut waters and eastern Thailand development.
Economy · PoliticsThailand's PM joins Russia summit to explore fertilizer imports, energy deals, and trade expansion. Here's what's being discussed and potential impacts for residents.
Politics · National NewsPeople's Party exposes how Thailand's parliamentary committees waste millions through redundant work and patronage. Reform proposals target taxpayer accountability.
Politics · EconomyChina's 18 agreements with Myanmar's junta reshape Thai border security, trade corridors, and refugee pressures. Key implications for Thailand residents.
National News · PoliticsAfter Yasothon mother-in-law kills son-in-law with machete, Thailand's domestic violence law weaknesses surface. Gaps in protection, pending reforms, and resources for residents.
National News · PoliticsPhayao police seize 8M meth pills hidden in ginger bags. Learn how this major bust affects border communities, checkpoints, and legitimate traders in northern Thailand.
National News · PoliticsGrieving mother demands ฿10M damages after drunk village official kills 2-year-old in Lampang. Criminal charges filed, dismissal pending. Justice case unfolds.