Tracking politics for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · PoliticsThird car bomb hits Narathiwat police station. Security alerts and practical safety advice for residents and travelers in Thailand's southern provinces now.
Politics · EconomyASEAN diplomats tackle US-Iran conflict threatening oil supplies to Thailand. Learn how energy shortages could affect fuel prices and living costs across Southeast Asia this year.
Politics · National News2.76M Thais filed welfare appeals by July 18. Learn vehicle rules, debt limits, appeal process by July 31 deadline, and October activation for residents.
Politics · National News6 million Thais excluded from welfare card get ฿1,000 monthly aid. Appeals open until September 20. Learn eligibility rules and how to claim benefits.
Politics · National NewsJapan's ¥500M defense package to Cambodia shifts regional power dynamics. What it means for Thailand's border security and expats in Southeast Asia.
National News · PoliticsThailand's 2026 drunk driving laws bring jail time up to 10 years, hefty fines, and license suspensions. Know the penalties and limits before you drive.
National News · PoliticsBangkok launches 60-day safety inspections across 1,100 nightlife venues following deadly fire. Closures, fines, and new rules for bars, clubs, and restaurants.
Politics · EconomyNew Thailand-China pact tightens financial surveillance, reshapes job markets with Mandarin priority, and alters border security. What you need to know now.
National News · PoliticsThailand's first-ever conscience-based draft conviction. Courts reject moral objections. Voluntary system proposed but not yet law—what draft-age men face now.