Politics · National NewsThai Voters: Elections in 60 Days, Emergency Delays Capped at 30
Thailand’s election law requires polls within 60 days of dissolution, with up to a 30-day emergency delay. Know the key dates and what they mean for your vote.
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Politics · National NewsShelling Persists on Thai-Cambodian Border as PM Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Claim
Despite Trump's tweets, shelling continues along the Thailand–Cambodia border. PM Anutin denies any truce. Over 260,000 displaced—get the latest updates.
National News · PoliticsSirens and Shells: Border Villagers Struggle as Thai-Cambodian Truce Fails
Shelling continues despite a US truce, forcing Sisaket villagers into shelters and risking the rice harvest on the Thai-Cambodian border. Live updates.
Politics · EconomyEarly Thai Election Puts ฿280B Stimulus, Charter Reform on Ice
Thailand’s surprise snap election halts a ฿280B stimulus and stalls charter rewrite, leaving businesses, voters and security in limbo under caretaker rules.
Politics · National NewsThai-Cambodian Border Shelling Persists After Proposed 10 p.m. Ceasefire Falters
Night shelling on the Thai-Cambodian border continues despite a 10 p.m. truce, crippling Sa Kaeo markets and leaving farmers and hauliers with mounting losses.
National News · PoliticsSMS Alerts Evacuate 400,000 Border Villagers as Thai Jets Strike Drone Hubs
Rapid SMS alerts moved 400,000 border residents to shelters as Thai F-16s struck drone hubs in Cambodia. Charge phones, stay alert.
Politics · EconomyThailand’s Political Reset: Feb Elections Loom as Border Clashes Stall Economy
Thailand heads to snap polls in early Feb after border clashes trigger a midnight house dissolution, leaving a caretaker void that could chill investment.
National News · PoliticsThai Border Villagers Flee as Cambodian BM-21 Rockets Hit Homes
Cambodian 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.
National News · PoliticsThailand Holds Hill 677, Border Shelling Forces 260,000 to Flee
Thailand secures Hill 677, but cross-border shelling with Cambodia has displaced 260,000. Check travel and health advisories before visiting eastern provinces.