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Economy · TourismThailand raises international airport departure fees to 1,120 baht starting June 2026. Learn what this 53% increase means for your travel budget and trips.
National News · PoliticsPhayao police officer found with 15 meth pills in rice field, immediately dismissed. Case highlights Thailand's strict command accountability for drug offenses.
Environment · National NewsHistoric El Niño now developing will bring severe drought, extreme heat, and monsoon disruption to Thailand through 2027. What residents must know now.
Environment · National News135 rare animals seized in Cha-am. Learn why owning exotic pets now risks 500,000 baht fines and prison time under Thailand's 2019 Wildlife Act.
Immigration · National NewsThailand intensifies border enforcement against smuggling networks. Learn what this means for residents, employers, and wage dynamics in Eastern Thailand.
Politics · EconomyThailand's May 14 vote on ฿400B emergency loan pushes debt to 69% of GDP ceiling. How household relief timing, energy costs, and fiscal risk affect residents.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran conflict drives oil prices past $100/barrel, affecting Thailand's fuel costs. Trump-Xi summit May 14-15 could reopen Strait of Hormuz. What residents need to know.
National News · HealthThree 14-year-olds arrested with 25.8kg ice in Mae Chan as Golden Triangle networks target youth. What northern Thailand residents need to know about border security.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East conflict pushes Thailand's inflation to 38-month high as oil prices surge 61%. Government approves $12.2B aid package amid GDP forecast cuts and tourism decline.