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Tourism · Digital LifestylePhuket Airport restricts unlicensed ride-hailing drivers. Grab operates now at designated zones; Bolt & inDriver coming mid-2026. Essential guide for travelers in Thailand.
Economy · National NewsThailand's fuel restrictions threaten seafood supplies. Expect 10-15% price hikes and restaurant shortages as fishing fleet faces crisis in Samut Sakhon and beyond.
Economy · National News1,000 ships stranded by GPS jamming in Middle East. Thailand faces 33.3B baht monthly export losses, rising freight costs, and supply delays affecting expats.
EconomyThailand's ฿66.7B pet economy: what owners spend yearly on vet care, organic food & luxury boarding. Essential 2026 budget guide for residents.
National News · HealthPolice investigate after newborn found dead on Phitsanulok bus. Case highlights Thailand's infant abandonment crisis affecting 100+ children annually.
Tourism · Digital LifestylePattaya pivots to premium tourism in 2026: fewer tourists, higher revenue. What rising costs, safety concerns, and infrastructure changes mean for expats.
Tourism · EconomyFree concerts across Pattaya through March draw crowds with 85% hotel occupancy, but traffic delays and restroom waits test city infrastructure.
Immigration · National NewsThailand's upgraded biometric systems now flag international fugitives at airports. Learn how this affects expats and visa requirements for Thailand residents.
Politics · National NewsThai MP faces charges over ฿1B gambling network. ฿159M in assets frozen. Parliamentary immunity may not protect him. What residents need to know.