Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · PoliticsBangkok launches airlifts, emergency documents and available hotlines after Cambodia’s Poipet border closure strands 7,000 Thai nationals. Call now for help.
Politics · CulturePlanning New Year 2026 fireworks in Bangkok? Apply for a permit 15 days ahead, launch only 23:00-01:00, or face up to 3 years’ jail and a ฿60,000 fine. Learn the steps.
Economy · PoliticsBangchak and PTT confirm zero fuel exports to Cambodia, quashing rumors. Thai pump prices stay flat due to subsidies, though freight costs may nudge prices.
National News · PoliticsBangkok urges UN probe after Cambodian BM-21 rocket barrages kill one and displace 35,000 in Sisaket, Sa Kaeo, shuttering Aranyaprathet–Poipet border trade.
Politics · EconomyPolls show 40% of Thai voters now prefer no leader as household debt, inflation and corruption bite. See how this undecided bloc could reshape the 2026 election.
Politics · National NewsThai troops say a seized notebook maps fresh Cambodian minefields, urging an Ottawa-Treaty probe. Learn how the blasts threaten border villages.
National News · PoliticsCambodian rockets hit Si Sa Ket in Isaan, killing a farmer, wounding locals and closing crossings. Curfews apply. Get live updates on detours and safety alerts.
Economy · PoliticsNew Thailand-US trade talks aim to phase down 19% tariffs. Thai consumers can expect cheaper electronics, steady baht, digital-investment boosts for local jobs.
National News · PoliticsThai-Cambodian border clashes intensify as Bangkok demands a signed truce; artillery keeps 600,000 residents in shelters. Follow official updates.