Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · PoliticsThailand’s 70:30 co-pay scheme slashes street-food bills and daily expenses, but economists warn it could nudge public debt toward the 70 %-of-GDP ceiling—discover the trade-offs.
Politics · National NewsAs Thaksin Shinawatra reaches two-thirds of his sentence in May 2026, a multi-tier parole hearing could reshape Thailand’s political balance. Follow the developments.
Politics · National NewsDiscover how Rak Chart’s ‘three-no’ anti-corruption pledge could decide Thailand’s next government and what the result could mean for residents and expats alike.
Economy · PoliticsWe 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 · EconomyMahidol researcher Yodchanan Wongsawat proposes tech grants, 20,000-baht digital stimulus, retraining and a casino resort to boost Thai incomes. Learn more.
National News · PoliticsThai 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 · TechThailand’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 · EconomyThailand Election 2026: Five parties' plans—from Andaman ports to AI hospitals and smart grids—could reshape factories, power costs and Thai wage growth.
Economy · PoliticsFind 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.