Thailand’s Ageing Crisis Threatens Future

Thailand is facing a serious ageing crisis. Birth rates have dropped sharply, with fewer than 500,000 babies born in 2024, the lowest in over 70 years. At the same time, the number of elderly people is rising fast. By 2033, 28% of the population will be elderly, creating a heavy burden on fewer working-age people. [...]

Thailand Faces Unrest After PM Removal

Thailand is in a serious political crisis. In August, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed by the Constitutional Court for acting unconstitutionally during a phone call with Cambodia’s former leader. This is the sixth time a Shinawatra family member has lost power in 17 years. After her removal, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai became acting [...]

Thai Villagers Protest Cambodian Presence

On August 26, villagers and demonstrators of nationalist origin joined at Ban Nong Chan in Thailand's Sa Kaeo province and declared the border area Thai territory and called for Cambodians to leave the region. On the day of the protest, there was chanting, objecting to soldiers, and the removal of fences. Although tensions have for [...]

Thai-Myanmar Border Trade Hit by Sudden Bridge Closure

Exporters and businesses along the Thai-Myanmar border are in crisis after Myanmar suddenly closed the Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge on August 18, 2025. This bridge is the main route for large goods trade, worth about 130 billion baht. The closure was ordered by Myanmar’s central government to control trade revenue, which has long benefited local [...]

Youth Targeted In Trafficking And Online Scams

Human trafficking and online scams are growing problems in Thailand and Southeast Asia, with young people becoming the main targets. Criminal groups use advanced technology like AI to run scams, often forcing trafficked victims to do the work. Many of these workers are young people tricked by fake job offers and held under threats and [...]

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Sparks Ceasefire Talks

In July 2025, deadly clashes broke out between Thailand and Cambodia along their border, killing at least 43 people and displacing over 300,000. The violence began when a landmine injured Thai soldiers, sparking airstrikes and artillery attacks from both sides. Thailand used F-16 fighter jets, and Cambodia responded with BM-21 rocket launchers. It was the [...]

Tensions Rise After Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia fought fierce border battles from 24–29 July 2025 over disputed territory and temples. After five days of clashes that killed at least 35–38 people and displaced over 300,000 civilians, leaders met in Malaysia’s Putrajaya (with U.S. and Chinese participation) and agreed on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to begin at midnight on 28 July. [...]

Thailand’s Property Crisis Threatens Homes And Jobs

Thailand’s property sector is facing a serious crisis due to high household debt and tight bank lending. Debt is at 90% of GDP, with many housing loans close to default. Weak economic growth and cautious banks have caused fewer home sales and delays in property transfers. Developers struggle with cash flow and bond repayments, risking [...]

Thai Authorities Exploit Myanmar Refugees

Thai authorities are mistreating Myanmar nationals who fled to escape conflict and military rule. In towns like Mae Sot, near the border, police often stop, threaten, and demand bribes from them. Many are forced to pay for unofficial “police cards” to avoid arrest, but even those do not guarantee safety. Some who paid bribes were [...]

Thailand Tightens Cannabis Rules To Limit Use

Thailand has changed its cannabis policy, now allowing cannabis use only for medical purposes. As of June 2025, buyers must show a doctor’s prescription to get cannabis, and licensed shops must follow strict rules. These include keeping sales records, undergoing inspections, and not advertising or selling online. The public health minister said the goal is [...]

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