Assistant national police chief Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej who is also ACSC deputy director, said that the centre’s online reporting system logged 7,344 complaints between February 22 and 28, up 611 cases compared to the previous week. Total financial damage during the period amounted to 440.7 million THB.
The Thai Meteorological Department stated that between March 3 and 6, a summer storm will develop over upper Thailand, starting in the eastern part of the Northeast region first.
Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said total exports in January reached only 530,000 tonnes, down 17.5% from the same period last year, while export value plummeted 30.7% to 9.7 billion THB (about 312 million USD). Average monthly exports are expected to remain at around 500,000 tonnes until mid-year due to various challenges.
Foreign nationals linked to cross-border cyber fraud networks have increasingly attempted to enter Thailand illegally as authorities step up raids and prosecutions, Pol Maj Gen Jaturapat Piromkaew, commander of the Foreign Affairs Division and deputy spokesman for the RTP, said on February 25.
The Thailand Meteorological Department on February 25 issued a warning of widespread hot weather across the country, noting that all regions face a heightened risk of summer storms.
The central bank of Thailand will require financial institutions to closely scrutinise large cash withdrawals and report suspicious transactions, particularly during election periods.
The low water levels expose wide sandbanks across six riverside districts and allowing residents in some areas to walk from the Thai bank to river islets on the Lao side.
Nantapong Chiralerspong, head of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office under the Ministry of Commerce, said the export surge reflects an upturn in demand for AI-related electronics and data centre equipment.
Thai Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Amin Mayusoh said that he has received an update from the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) following reports that 72 tigers have died.
For 2026, TAT aims to attract no fewer than 35 million foreign visitors, with the possibility of reaching 36.7 million. The authority is preparing campaigns with content creators to promote more destinations, while continuing to highlight Thailand’s strengths.
Minister of Energy and Chairman of the Fuel Fund Management Committee (FFMC) Atthapol Rerkpiboon announced the decision after chairing an FFMC meeting the same day. The meeting was convened to discuss solutions to address the potential impact of the US-Iran crisis on domestic fuel prices.
Thailand is actively advancing discussions with the administration of US President Donald Trump to reach joint conclusions on each outstanding issue.
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, in his role as commander of the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command, has established guidelines to prepare for and address the 2026 drought problem. He has ordered all provincial governors to act, focusing on integrated cooperation among all sectors to support the livelihoods and agricultural areas of the people.
Retailers in Thailand are increasingly worried about delays in forming a stable government, which could hinder the implementation of policies needed to stimulate domestic spending and economic recovery, according to the survey results.
The deadline, previously set for February 24, 2026 for Lao, Myanmar and Vietnamese workers, has been extended to March 31, 2026, to prevent these workers from falling out of the system and becoming undocumented.
Thai tourism operators are calling on the government to reform law enforcement and regulatory management in a bid to revitalise and strengthen the country’s tourism sector.
Local registrars are ordered to enforce strict background checks on all applicants, closely examining their personal behaviour, associates, and any potential ties to illegal activities. This screening will strictly adhere to Section 13 of the 1947 Firearms Act.
Trairat Viriyasirikul, Deputy Secretary-General and Acting Secretary-General of NBTC, said that the commission is collaborating with all licensed telecommunications operators and mobile service providers to screen and verify phone numbers exhibiting suspicious activity. Service is immediately suspended when any risks are identified.
Tourism operators from seven provinces along the Thailand–Cambodia border have met with the Thai House of Representatives’ Committee on Tourism to seek solutions to restore market confidence, as tourism activity in the area remains sluggish despite relatively stable conditions along the border.
Thailand’s policy is to gradually engage with Myanmar as a frontline country directly affected by developments along their shared border. Its key objective is to help Myanmar return to the ASEAN fold, while Myanmar must also respond to the bloc’s concerns.
Thailand's GDP grew by 2.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a full-year growth of 2.4%, beating expectations, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Shifting to EVs is a key strategy to cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while also reducing fuel costs—helping riders increase income opportunities and strengthen economic security.
Higher temperatures could increase health risks, energy costs, and water demand while dry spells could affect agricultural output, farm incomes, and long-term food security, an expert warned.
Thailand is witnessing not deglobalisation but "reglobalisation" - a strategic realignment of trade, production, and finance - requiring the country to integrate its economic and foreign policies more closely than ever before.
The Bhumjaithai Party will be responsible for national security administration through diplomatic and military measures, with priority given to safeguarding Thailand’s territory, sovereignty and public safety.