Flood protection in Thailand: construction and drainage plans

Flood protection in Thailand: conceptual illustration of a drainage channel and coastal structures.

Flood protection in Thailand: channel budget of more than 160 billion baht, an eight-year timeline, financing preparation and completed clearing of channels in the south.

Floods in Thailand: roads and help for residents today

Photo: floods in Thailand — water on the street of the old Kabinburi market, residents lifting belongings to higher ground

Floods in Thailand: rain forecast for November 9–13, road checks, assistance and insurance payouts. Terms for applications. Updated November 9, 2026.

Phuket’s Landfill: Why Waste Intake Has Been Suspended Indefinitely

Phuket's landfill: illustration of a full site with waste and garbage trucks in front of the entrance to the waste disposal center

Phuket’s landfill has suspended waste intake from November 8: the site is full and the access road is blocked. Reasons for the halt and conditions for resuming operations at the center.

Driving Licenses in Thailand: Draft New Visa Requirements for 2026

Driving licenses in Thailand: a foreigner at a training area next to a car before a driving exam

Driving Licenses in Thailand: what changes are proposed for foreigners, which visa requirements are under discussion, and where exams will be held. Details of the draft and its public discussion.

Nai Harn Lake Reconstruction: Opening Plans for April 2027

Nai Harn Lake reconstruction in Phuket: construction site and equipment by the water in the Rawai area

Nai Harn Lake reconstruction in Phuket: landscaping is about 70% complete, and road works are 50% complete. The opening is planned for April 24, 2027.

Protest convoy in Thailand: arrival and road closures

Protest convoy in Thailand on the road: illustration of vehicles gathering before the trip to Bangkok

A protest convoy in Thailand has arrived in Bangkok. Which road closures have been announced at Government House and what to consider before traveling. Updated November 9.

Subsidized Mortgage: Terms and New Application Data for 2026

Subsidized Mortgage in Thailand: Homes and Documents for Applying to the Government Housing Bank (GH Bank)

Subsidized Mortgage in Thailand: Registrations for 34,290 million baht. Loan limits, rates by year, and getting an application code. Terms as of November 2026.

Freedom Beach: demolition of structures has begun, what is known about access

Demolition order for structures along the trail to Freedom Beach in Phuket, against a backdrop of cliffs and tropical greenery

Freedom Beach in Phuket: demolition of structures has begun. What is known about the temporary ban on entry and swimming, free access, and reference prices for boat trips.

Siam Park: November 19 reopening, zones and regular ticket prices

Siam Park in Bangkok: illustration of the temporary closure after flooding and the complex's restoration

Siam Park plans a partial reopening on November 19. What is known about the water park, restoration timelines, regular prices and annual passes.

Cargo Acceptance: Delays at Suvarnabhumi and Thai Airways’ Measures

Cargo acceptance at the air cargo terminal: warehouse gates, pallets and a forklift in the news illustration

Cargo Acceptance at Suvarnabhumi: Airline Restrictions, Thai Airways Measures, Storage Terms and Contacts for Recipients. What is changing at the cargo warehouse.