Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · PoliticsCambodian BM-21 rockets struck Si Sa Ket border villages at dawn, injuring four Thai residents and forcing mass evacuations as authorities order shelters in nine communities.
Politics · National NewsThailand dissolves parliament, triggering snap polls in 45–60 days. See how the digital-wallet stimulus, cannabis law freeze impact residents before Songkran.
Politics · National NewsASEAN, backed by U.S. satellite imagery, targets a 10 p.m. Thai-Cambodian border ceasefire to shield Isaan villagers from night-time artillery. Track live updates.
Politics · EconomyCambodian succession struggle sparks shelling along Thailand’s eastern border, forcing evacuations, closing schools and stalling a 45-billion-baht trade lifeline—what residents need to know.
National News · PoliticsThai military launches coordinated strikes near the Cambodian border, rushing emergency documents and transport for over 125,000 displaced border residents.
National News · PoliticsBorder artillery fire forced Thai troops to abandon Prasat Khana, triggering a night curfew in Surin, delaying harvests and scaring off tourists. Follow updates.
National News · PoliticsLearn how Thai jets and artillery now target casinos used for Cambodian drone launches and how border communities are adapting to new threats.
Politics · EconomyPre-dawn Thai airstrike destroyed Chum Nea bridge, prompting evacuations of Trat villagers and pausing cross-border trade amid rising border tensions.
Politics · EconomyThree Pheu Thai PM hopefuls unveil a ฿10,000 digital wallet, 600-baht wage floor and high-speed rail plan on 16 Dec. See how it could reshape life in Thailand.