Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · PoliticsGantry failure on Bangkok’s Rama II Road leaves two motorists dead and cripples traffic. PM orders safety audit; commuters face weeks of lane closures.
National News · PoliticsBangkok police seized a DIY ketamine-heroin drug lab hidden in an Asoke condo. Officers urge residents to install AI CCTV and report suspicious chemical smells to stop trafficking.
Politics · National NewsThailand election polling stations will post tally sheets and allow photos of the count, with unofficial results by 23:00. Learn the rules and schedule here.
National News · PoliticsThailand boosts train-crash payouts: PM Anutin secures ฿1.7M per victim, mulls blacklisting Italian-Thai after Sikhio derailment. See all service changes.
Economy · PoliticsAfter the Korat high-speed rail crash, China sends ¥20 million relief, orders a full safety audit and negotiates a 500,000-ton Thai rice purchase—what it means.
Politics · EconomyThai navy’s seizure of a Cambodian trawler off Trat triggered a Phnom Penh protest and revived a border dispute that may hike costs and risk for Gulf fishers.
Economy · PoliticsAhead of Thailand’s election, eight parties propose tax incentives and 1-year IPO approvals to revive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and lure investors.
Politics · National NewsFormer PM Thaksin Shinawatra is eligible for May parole after two-thirds of his term. His release may reshape party strategies in Thailand’s 2026 election.
Economy · PoliticsDiscover why Thailand’s rare trade surplus with Iran masks looming oil price spikes, and learn how businesses can hedge against rising energy costs.