Politics · EconomyCustoms Crackdown Hits Thai-Cambodian Border Traders After Royal Spat
A Cambodian senator's royal remark sparked a Thai protest and tougher checks, slowing Thai-Cambodia border trade. Businesses fear losses up to ฿3 billion.
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Economy · PoliticsWhat Thailand’s 70:30 Subsidy and Debt Forgiveness Mean for You
We unpack Pheu Thai’s 70:30 subsidy and five-part debt relief plan, showing the election pledge could slash costs, erase loans and boost Thai household budgets.
Politics · EconomyScientist-Turned-Candidate Yodchanan Pitches Tech Jobs, Wage Hike & Casino Plan
Mahidol researcher Yodchanan Wongsawat proposes tech grants, 20,000-baht digital stimulus, retraining and a casino resort to boost Thai incomes. Learn more.
National News · PoliticsHistoric Thai Meth Bust Uncovers Political Funding, Spurs Tougher Border Security
Thai police seized a record 330 million meth tablets and froze ฿3.39 billion in cartel assets, exposing political links and triggering tighter border crackdowns.
Politics · TechThai Voters on Alert as Single Party’s 10 Candidates Face Online Gambling Probe
Thailand’s online gambling probe targeting 10 candidates from a single party could erode voter confidence and upend upcoming elections — learn what’s at stake.
Politics · EconomyFive Competing Visions for Ports, Power & AI in Thailand’s 2026 Vote
Thailand Election 2026: Five parties' plans—from Andaman ports to AI hospitals and smart grids—could reshape factories, power costs and Thai wage growth.
Economy · PoliticsDoubling Growth: How Thai Election Contenders Aim to Power Up the Economy
Find out how Thailand’s top parties plan smart-grids, AI-powered farms and projects to double GDP—and what it could mean for residents, expats and investors.
National News · PoliticsAfter Yala Raid Kills Insurgent, Southern Thailand Braces for Unrest
Following a pre-dawn raid in Yala that killed one suspected insurgent and trapped two others, Southern Thailand braces for evacuations, power cuts and curfews.
Politics · EconomyBoosting Growth: Abhisit’s 1-Year Plan for Thai Families, Commuters & Seniors
Abhisit’s one-year plan offers ฿65k baby grants, universal ฿1k pensions and Bangkok rail fares capped at ฿20—discover how it aims to revive Thailand’s economy.