The Signal

Thailand is investigating an alleged birth-registration fraud network that authorities say helped foreign children obtain Thai citizenship by arranging for Thai men to be falsely listed as their fathers.

A nationwide investigation into alleged civil service exam cheating has uncovered what authorities believe was an organized network manipulating recruitment into Thailand’s public sector.

A series of recent road fatalities involving both foreign visitors and Thai citizens has once again drawn attention to Thailand’s long-standing road safety crisis.

Communities across Northern Thailand are raising the alarm after tests detected dangerous levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in major waterways.

What started as questions over a collection of luxury watches eventually evolved into a major test of transparency and public accountability.

Thailand’s app-based drivers have become part of everyday life. But as ride-hailing and delivery platforms continue to grow, so does the conflict with traditional taxi operators.

Thailand’s tourism industry is built on hospitality, entertainment, and the freedom to unwind. But a recent wave of tourist misconduct has sparked growing concerns about where the line should be drawn. As videos of public indecency, altercations, and disruptive behavior continue to circulate online, Thai authorities are now taking a much harder stance, massively scaling back its visa-free waivers.

What began as a traffic accident in Chonburi quickly escalated into one of Thailand’s most alarming criminal investigations in recent memory. After discovering weapons inside an overturned vehicle, police uncovered a much larger plot involving military-grade armaments and alleged links to transnational crime.

International schools today have become one of the fastest-growing parts of Thailand's education sector. But as more Thai families turn away from traditional schools, bigger questions start to emerge regarding inequality, opportunity, and the future of education in Thailand.

Thailand is blessed with a fertile land, and its forests have long been considered one of its greatest natural assets. But recent incidents — from illegal logging to suspected arson — remind us that the country’s greenery is in constant peril.

Thai coconut prices are at an all-time low, and foreign-backed nominee companies have checkmated Thai farmers by dominating the supply chain. But this isn’t just about coconuts.

Thailand is hot. As a tropical country, it is no stranger to long periods of intolerable heat. In recent years, however, temperatures here have surged, with heat index estimates suggesting we could see temperatures soar above 50°C.

What do schools, social media, and the workplace have in common? They’re all being reshaped by artificial intelligence. But despite a large tech-hungry population, Thailand is not even close to being prepared for this digital transformation.