Economy · PoliticsGPS and Drone Patrols Keep Thai Diesel in Laos – and Prices Down
Thailand deploys GPS tracking, drones and joint patrols to keep subsidised diesel within Laos, avert Cambodia-bound smuggling and protect Thai pump prices.
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Politics · TechBangkok Unites 58 Nations to Shut Down Scams and Rescue Victims
Bangkok’s 6-point pact unites 58 nations to seize scam funds, block transfers and rescue call-centre workers, promising protection for residents across Thailand.
Politics · EconomyBhumjaithai’s Three PM Hopefuls Pledge Cheaper Living, Safer Borders
Ahead of Thailand’s 8 Feb election, Bhumjaithai’s PM trio—incumbent, diplomat and technocrat—promise cheaper living, secure borders and coalition stability.
Politics · EconomyThai Airstrike Near Poipet Halts Border Trade, Sparks Safety Fears
Thai F-16s strike suspected Cambodian site near Poipet, shutting the Aranyaprathet crossing, displacing villagers and raising fears for locals and expats.
Politics · National NewsThailand Exposes Cambodia’s Lobbying Spin Amid Border-Town Trade Fears
Discover how Thailand’s MFA uses satellite imagery and FARA filings to counter Cambodia’s lobby-backed narrative, protecting tourism and border trade. Get the full story.
Politics · EconomyThai Border Communities Pin Hopes on China’s Active Truce Mediation
China envoy Deng Xijun shuttles between Bangkok and Phnom Penh to broker a Thai-Cambodian ceasefire, vital for border trade, tourism and safety in Si Sa Ket. Read more.
National News · PoliticsRocket and Drone Strikes on the Thai-Cambodian Border Displace 250,000 Villagers
Over 250,000 villagers have fled as rocket and drone attacks intensify along the Thai-Cambodian border. Learn how relief teams are responding on the ground today.
National News · PoliticsRockets Slam Sa Kaeo Border Farms as Residents Prepare Evacuation
Sa Kaeo residents and farmers face heavy rocket fire from Cambodia. Discover evacuation plans, safety tips and road closures for border communities.
Politics · EconomyThailand's Bhumjaithai Aims to Lead, Promises Regional Upgrades
Discover how Bhumjaithai’s premiership bid may reshape provincial budgets, transport links and investor perks across Thailand. See what it means for you in 2025.