Bangkok air quality improves as PM2.5 dust levels expected to ease next week
Air quality in Bangkok improved on Saturday morning, with only two of the capital’s 50 districts recording orange-level pollution, while ultrafine dust levels are forecast to gradually decline over the coming week.

Trat tourism revenue set to top B413m
TRAT: About 413 million baht in tourism revenue is expected during the New Year holiday, despite earlier cancellations linked to Thai-Cambodian border clashes, according to the local office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Mishaps result in woeful year for migrants: activist
The migrant labour situation in 2025 was described as "a year of management failure", with constant ministerial changes, weak policy direction and persistent structural flaws leaving millions of migrants vulnerable to crises, says the Migrant Working Group (MWG).

Phuket sets 2030 emissions cut target
Phuket is aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030, representing a 9.6% reduction from projected levels.

Phuket leaders tout 'Smart Pier' benefits to boost safety
Phuket's "Smart Pier" registration system for boat passengers marks a major step towards improving maritime safety and management standards, says governor Nirat Phongsitthithawon, who launched it.

Anatomy of a scam
Police say scammers will develop more sophisticated operations in 2026, allowing them to target victims more precisely, even though some scam centres along the borders of Myanmar and Cambodia have been dismantled in recent months.

Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraud
The Supreme Court has established a new legal precedent strengthening consumer protection by ruling that credit card holders are not liable for fraudulent transactions carried out using their card details by criminals.

Bail recipients get counselling
Psychosocial counsellors appointed by the courts are playing an important role in preventing defendants released on bail from reoffending, easing mental strain during judicial proceedings and reducing reliance on financial sureties, court officials say.

Govt denies 'land grab'
Thailand has rejected foreign media accusations that it has seized Cambodian territory or blocked Cambodian villagers from returning to their homes, insisting all Thai operations remain strictly within its jurisdiction.

Exporters face another tough year
Thailand's exports in 2026 are expected to face volatility and challenges due to a global economic slowdown that is dampening demand in key trading nations.