Hook the rails south – Thailand revives Malaysia link plan
SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2026
Thailand pushes southern double-track rail expansion and Malaysia link revival to boost cross-border trade, logistics capacity and regional connectivity
Thailand’s hotspots surge as cross-border haze risks grow
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
GISTDA reports a sharp rise in hotspots across Thailand, with forest areas hardest hit, raising concerns over worsening PM2.5 pollution and regional haze.
Cross-Border Trade Surges 50.7% in January 2026, Reaching 161 Billion Baht
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Thailand’s cross-border trade hits 161 billion baht in January 2026, marking a 50.7% growth. Exports to China, Singapore, and Vietnam lead the surge in trade values.
Thai Army Fires Warning Rounds After Myanmar Shells Cross Border
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025
Bangkok orders 120mm smoke shells fired in response after five mortar rounds land in Mae Sot, damaging property and injuring two civilians during border clash
October cross-border trade hits 146.6 billion; Cambodia still sees 99% decline
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
Thailand's cross-border trade saw a 4.2% growth in October 2025, reaching 146.6 billion baht, but trade with Cambodia plummeted by 99% due to border restrictions
US embassies in Thailand and Laos hold trilateral meeting on border security and organised crime
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
Law enforcement from Thailand, Laos and the US meet in Nong Khai to enhance regional cooperation against human trafficking, drugs, arms smuggling and online scams.