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Economy · EnvironmentThailand enacts 400 billion baht emergency decree for energy relief. Direct subsidies for households, farmers, and SMEs begin mid-2026. Renewable projects and EV incentives accelerate.
Immigration · National NewsThailand's 2026 enforcement targets expats in Phuket, Koh Phangan, and Pai. New zero-tolerance rules for driving licenses, work permits, and visa violations.
Health · National NewsA Grade 12 student's CPR skills save a tourist's life in Phuket. Learn how Thailand's 2.8 million trained students are becoming lifesavers.
National News · HealthLearn Thailand's self-defense legal framework and addiction crisis impact on families. Critical guidance for residents in rural provinces.
Environment · Politics100,000+ petition signatures force Thailand to pause the controversial Chumphon-Ranong Land Bridge. What it means for southern communities.
Tourism · EnvironmentMount Dukono eruption kills 3, 3 missing. Essential exclusion zone rules, ash health risks & travel safety for Indonesia volcano tourism.
Tourism · EnvironmentPhuket's seaplane service launches mid-2026 with 28-42 daily flights to luxury islands. Environmental review complete—learn about noise, marine impact & jobs for residents.
National News · HealthNorthern Thailand fortune teller accused of sexual assault by businessman who secretly recorded evidence during spiritual healing sessions. Case highlights gaps in regulation.
Economy · National NewsKasetsart's pilot salmon farm uses waste LNG cooling to cut Thailand's ฿7-8B import bill. First local salmon could hit markets by 2028—cheaper prices ahead?