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Economy · National NewsThailand freezes cooking gas prices and bans fuel exports as Strait of Hormuz closure threatens supply. What residents need to know about 2025 impacts.
Health · National NewsSiriraj Hospital now limits outpatient prescriptions to 30 days per visit due to Middle East supply concerns. Learn how this affects chronic patients in Thailand.
Tech · National News100% of Thai newsrooms now use AI daily. How this affects journalism jobs, news credibility, deepfakes, and the information you read—with new regulations coming in 2026.
National News · TechThailand Royal Police dismantle monetized child exploitation operation. Four suspects arrested in nationwide raids. Residents warned on digital safety.
Health · National NewsNew research shows metabolic syndrome worsens long COVID vascular complications. Thailand residents face 26.7% diabetes risk. Learn prevention strategies.
Tourism · EconomyMideast airspace closures devastate Khao Lak tourism. Flight costs up 30-80%. Why Pattaya remains stable—and what residents should watch.
Tourism · EconomyRising oil prices are driving up airfares by 15%, food costs, and hotel rates ahead of Songkran. Learn how energy shortages impact your Thailand holiday plans.
Economy · National NewsChina's fertilizer export restrictions push prices up 40%, threatening Thai rice yields and household food budgets. Supply shortages expected until August 2026.
Economy · TourismPattaya's 200-day Sukhumvit Road rebuild starts April 19. Westbound lanes close; expect 15-25 min delays. Use alternate routes via Second Road or Soi Buakhao.