Environment · HealthThailand Cold Snap Brings Frost Up North, Chilly Days & Rough Seas
A cold front sweeps Thailand, pushing Chiang Rai to 12°C and frost on peaks. Chilly Bangkok mornings, 2m waves down south. Layer up and stay safe.
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Politics · EconomyAnutin Courts Isan Voters with Border Security Stance, Cash-Aid Plan
Caretaker PM Anutin vows tighter Thailand–Cambodia border control and revives Khon La Khrueng Plus 2, offering 10 million Isan residents up to 2,000 THB before the Feb 8 vote.
Politics · National NewsBangkok Hosts 35-Party Showdown as Thailand’s Constitution Vote Looms
Jan 27 sees 35 parties face off in Bangkok over Thailand’s constitutional referendum. Get the lineup, debate rules and why Feb 8 ballot could reshape politics.
Tourism · TechCGI-Enhanced Photo of Lisa on Udon Thani’s Red Lotus Sea Fuels Tourism Boom
TAT confirms Lisa’s Red Lotus Sea photo used CGI, not AI. Viral memes doubled visitor numbers to Udon Thani; catch a dawn boat ride before lilies fade in March.
Politics · EconomyAhead of Thailand’s Election, 6.7M Swing Voters Insist on Economic Rescue
With 26% undecided, Thailand’s election may hinge on economic fixes. See what swing voters want—from jobs and debt relief to lower living costs—before polls.
TourismKoh Phangan Tourist Police Save Stranded Backpacker After Wallet Loss
After a British backpacker lost his wallet on Koh Phangan, Thailand’s Tourist Police traced him via the 1155 hotline, giving food, shelter and travel in five hours.
Politics · EconomyBhumjaithai’s ฿58M Donation Surge Sparks Concerns Over Fair Elections
Bhumjaithai’s ฿58 million November donation surge reshapes Thai politics, sparking calls for stricter caps and industry disclosure—see how it could affect upcoming elections.
Politics · National NewsPeople’s Party Seeks 20 Million Votes to Bypass Senate, Rewrite Constitution
Thailand’s opposition People’s Party says 20 million votes would sideline the appointed Senate, rally Gen Z and draft a new constitution within nine months.
Economy · TourismThailand Limits Gold App Trades to Protect Exporters and Tourists
Starting Jan 29, Thailand caps daily digital-gold trades at 50–100mn baht to curb the baht’s rise, protect exporter margins and make holidays cheaper.