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Economy · National NewsUS-Iran military conflict closes critical energy route. Thailand faces surging oil prices, higher fuel costs, and supply disruptions. Impact on residents explained.
Economy · National NewsThailand's subsidized meal program aims to launch soon—learn how the 40-baht rice-and-curry scheme works, potential weekly savings, and why vendors hesitate.
National News · PoliticsBangkok vocational school closes for a month to prevent student rivalries. Learn why decades-old inter-school violence persists in Thailand.
National News · EconomyThailand arrests couple with 216,000 smuggled cigarettes in rental flat. Learn the penalties for buying contraband tobacco, duty-free limits & legal risks.
National News · Politics16M meth pills seized near Thai border in Laos. Prices plummet as Myanmar chaos fuels Golden Triangle drug surge directly impacting Thailand.
Health · TourismCambodia reports 5th H5N1 case in 2026, with cases now reaching Phnom Penh. Essential safety precautions for Thailand residents with Cambodia travel or business ties.
Immigration · National NewsThailand requires DNA tests & in-person visits for birth registration after 500 Chinese children got citizenship fraudulently. What expat families must know now.
Economy · PoliticsHow Singapore's Russian oil trading hub affects Thailand's fuel costs and import compliance. Essential guidance for Thai refiners and importers facing sanctions risks.
National News · Economy40-year-old engine detaches from Bangkok-Chiang Mai train near Lampang, stranding 100+ passengers. SRT's 320B baht debt limits fleet renewal, risking travel reliability.