Economy · National NewsThai Car Prices Jump as Middle East Crisis Redirects Supply Chains
Middle East instability cuts Thai vehicle exports 66% and drives up prices. Domestic EV sales surge 14% as manufacturers pivot to local production.
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Health · National NewsThailand's Minimum Drinking Age is 20: What Parents and Expats Must Know
Thai police found 49 minors, including a 13-year-old, at illegal pub with drugs present. What expat parents need to know about Thailand's strict age-20 law.
National News · PoliticsThai Airways Flight Attendant's Heroin Case Exposes Airport Security Gaps and Social Media Trafficking Networks
Thai Airways crew arrested with heroin at Melbourne Airport. Social media trafficking network exposed. Thailand upgrades airline security screening.
Environment · EconomyThailand's 2026 Solar Buyback: ฿2.20/kWh + Tax Breaks (Applications Now Open)
Apply now: Thailand's 2026 solar program pays ฿2.20/kWh for 10 years, ฿200k tax deduction, ฿10k subsidy. 400k household quota—first-come basis. Full guide for residents.
Health · National NewsBangkok Couple Found Dead in Idling Car: Thailand's Growing Carbon Monoxide Risk
Bangkok couple found dead in idling car as Thailand investigates pattern of locked-vehicle fatalities. What residents need to know about CO risks.
Tourism · National News148 Thai Pilgrims Defrauded of 3.7M Baht in Unlicensed Umrah Tour Scam
148 Muslim pilgrims defrauded of 3.7M baht in Umrah scam. Verify tour operator licenses, spot red flags, file complaints to Tourist Police at 1155.
Economy · National NewsThailand's $4.1B EV Boom Hits 2027 Cliff: Subsidy Expiration Threatens Battery Supply Gap
$4.1B EV investment creates 16,000 jobs but Thailand lacks battery makers. Subsidies expire 2027, threatening local manufacturing. What residents should know.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Film Crews Win Protection Against Exhaustion: New 12-Hour Shift Limits and Worker Rights Ahead
Thailand studies film crew labour reforms: proposed 12-hour limits, mandatory contracts, freelancer welfare, certification programs. Findings expected 2026.
Environment · National NewsThailand Faces Five Days of Heavy Rain and Flood Risk
Heavy rainfall threatens Northern Thailand, Bangkok & Northeast July 5-9, 2026. Flash flood warnings issued for multiple provinces. Safety tips and travel updates for residents.