Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · EconomyBhumjaithai-led coalition talks could cut electricity to 3 baht/unit, freeze household debt for 3 years and revamp the Poor Card Plus—major cost-of-living relief for Thailand residents.
Politics · EconomyBarcodes and QR codes on Thailand’s 2026 election ballots may breach secret-vote rules, trigger lawsuits and hit the baht. Learn what’s at stake for voters, expats and investors.
Politics · National NewsEC limits Thailand election recounts to eight polling units and orders one re-poll in Phayao; result dashboards and multilingual hotlines boost transparency.
Politics · EconomyA lawsuit to void Thailand’s Feb 8 election over barcode ballots could delay MP certification, freeze ฿200 bn in projects and extend caretaker rule.
Politics · ImmigrationThai coalition negotiations could reshape long-stay visas, sin-tax cuts and cannabis rules, potentially raising or lowering expats' living costs and regulatory certainty in 2024.
Economy · PoliticsThailand’s Corruption Index drops to 33, hiking facilitation fees, stalling permits; Thai reforms aim to reverse—what expats and Thai residents should know.
Politics · EconomyThai e-licensing and anti-graft reforms promise 90-day permits, asset seizures for bribe-takers and stronger whistleblower shields—good news for SMEs, expats and investors. Learn more.
Politics · EconomyLearn how Thailand’s anti-graft overhaul cuts licence red tape by 50%, moves permits online by 2027 and raises whistle-blower rewards from April—details inside.
Politics · CultureDiscover how Thailand’s viral ‘Kiki’ meme is triggering election-ad bans, online fines and cyberbullying penalties ahead of the 2026 vote — what Thai voters, parents and creators need to know.