National News · PoliticsDawn F-16 Raid Destroys Cambodia’s Chum Nea Bridge, 5,000 Flee to Shelters
Thai F-16 jets struck Cambodia's Chum Nea Bridge at dawn, forcing 5,000+ into shelters and halting vital cross-border trade. Stay updated.
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PoliticsThailand Sets Feb 8 2026 Election, New District Maps and Voting Tech
Thailand’s Election Commission targets a Feb 8 2026 general vote, unveiling new district maps, QR-code polling tech and border-security plans. What voters and expats need to know.
National News · PoliticsThailand Honors Five Fallen at Myanmar Border, Boosts Defense and Family Aid
Thailand honors five soldiers killed along the Myanmar border, pledging stronger defenses, better medevac, and 1.6-million-baht compensation for bereaved families.
Politics · National NewsThailand’s Caretaker Cabinet Keeps Full Security Powers as Feb 8 Election Nears
Thailand’s caretaker cabinet retains full security powers as the Feb 8 election is set. See how troop deployments and voting logistics could affect you locally.
PoliticsSnap Thai Election Looms as Charter Overhaul Stalls; People’s Party Apologizes
Thailand heads to a snap election after charter reform stalls and a referendum deadline looms. Discover the timeline, legal hurdles, and what the outcome means for residents and expats.
National News · PoliticsThai-Cambodian Border Fighting Drives Mass Exodus; Trump Pushes Cease-Fire
Thai-Cambodian border clashes have uprooted 300,000 villagers, stalled $6 billion trade and drawn a Trump cease-fire plea. Get the latest on relief and security.
Politics · National NewsThailand Fortifies Preah Vihear Border Ahead of Peace Talks
Thai scholars urge arms pullback, demining and crime crackdown before peace talks on the Preah Vihear border warning clashes hurt farmers, locals and tourism.
Politics · National NewsThailand Lawmakers Advance Constitution Draft as PM Mulls Snap Poll
Thailand’s Parliament green-lights a new charter-writing process, but PM Anutin may dissolve the House for a snap election—putting the entire rewrite in jeopardy.
National News · PoliticsThai Army Fortifies Border as Rocket, Drone Fire Forces 100,000 to Evacuate
Thai forces fortify the Cambodian border after rocket and drone strikes displace 100,000. Curfews, mine teams and ASEAN diplomacy work to protect residents.