Economy · PoliticsThai Business Leaders Demand Immediate Action on Bills, Debt and SMEs
FTI urges Thailand’s new cabinet to act at once: lock in sub-3-baht power bills, expand SME support and ease household debt before summer heat hits homes.
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Politics · EconomyKao Mai Proposes Debt-Free Degrees and Bigger Paychecks for Thai Students
Explore Kao Mai Party’s promise of debt-free schooling from nursery to PhD across Thailand—saving families ฿30,000 a year and doubling graduates’ pay.
Economy · TourismThailand Cuts Red Tape on Alcohol Imports With New Digital Permits
New digital permits slash Thailand alcohol-import approval times from months to weeks, letting bars, restaurants and SMEs expand menus before tourist season.
National News · TechThai Forces Smash Royal Hill Scam Hub, Cutting Calls and Tightening Borders
Thai forces demolish Royal Hill scam hub on the Cambodian border, promising fewer fraud calls to Thai phones and tougher cyber-crime convictions.
Economy · PoliticsNext Thai Finance Minister Must Win Market’s Trust or Mortgage Rates Soar
Coalition scramble for Thailand’s finance minister could trigger mortgage hikes, a credit-rating downgrade, stalled rail projects and tax changes. Find out what residents must know now.
Politics · National NewsDeep South Election: Security Boost Promises Safe Voting, Slower Border Travel
Enhanced security across Thailand’s Deep South will safeguard voters Sunday, but army checkpoints may slow Malaysia border crossings and local trade; plan ahead.
Tourism · EconomyThailand's 4.1T-Baht Tourism Overhaul Aims to Slash Bills and Simplify Visas
Discover Thailand’s 4.1-trillion-baht tourism plan offering tax breaks, cheaper energy and simpler visas to attract visitors and cut household bills—learn more
Tech · National NewsScammers Hit Nearly 8,000 Thais in Early February, But Steal Less
Thailand’s cybercrime unit logged 7,845 online scams in Feb—up 4% as losses fell. Learn to spot Thailand online scams, protect your baht and report scams.
Politics · HealthBhumjaithai’s Rise: Tougher Borders, Rural Funds Boost and New Cannabis Rules
With Bhumjaithai poised to head Thailand’s new coalition, expect stricter Thai-Cambodia crossings, bigger rural hospital budgets and revamped medical-cannabis rules—find out who’s affected.