Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · TourismThai families displaced as Cambodian troops fortify Prasat Ta Kwai near Surin, shutting 1,168 schools and halting temple tours amid UNESCO warnings.
National News · PoliticsLearn how Thailand’s Gripen jets hit a Cambodian casino rocket base, prompting curfews and evacuations in Surin and Sisaket.
Economy · PoliticsAfter Thailand’s PEP expansion, banks will run Enhanced Due Diligence on more officials and families, slowing account openings and adding paperwork—find out what to expect.
Environment · PoliticsThai cabinet’s new flood panel draws fire as experts say unused alerts, data platforms and budgets hamper real fixes for residents. See what could change next.
National News · PoliticsRocket exchanges on the Thai-Cambodian border near Surin have killed six Thai soldiers, injured 68 and forced over 380,000 residents in four northeastern provinces to flee.
Politics · EconomyThai government dismisses late-night ceasefire rumors on the Cambodian frontier, keeps troops on high alert, and urges residents to follow official advisories for safety updates.
Economy · PoliticsBorder shelling has slashed Thailand-Cambodia commerce by 90%, yet Bangkok insists tariffs stay off the table as Washington hints at duty hikes if the guns don't fall silent.
Politics · EnvironmentIn Songkhla and Hat Yai, MPs filed a no-confidence motion against PM Anutin over delayed relief, demanding faster aid and blocking snap elections. Read more.
Politics · National NewsThailand’s draft constitution hits a crucial second-reading vote on 10-11 Dec amid severe southern floods, risking relief funds and a snap election next year.