Latest news in Thailand? September 2nd, 2026

Key news developments reported in Thailand on September 2, 2026:

• National Disaster Insurance Scheme: The Thai Cabinet approved a 15.5 billion baht ($467 million) annual disaster insurance program aimed at covering approximately 30 million households. The state-backed policy provides coverage of up to 100,000 baht per household for damage caused by floods, storms, and earthquakes to reduce direct state compensation burdens. Claims Journal+ 1
• Visa-Free Exemption Policy Revisions: Detailed implementation guidelines emerged following recent Royal Gazette updates regarding Thailand’s visa exemption list. The standard visa-free stay duration for most eligible countries (including India) will adjust from 60 days down to 30 days starting mid-September, with land-border visa-exempt entries restricted to two per calendar year to prevent visa-run abuses. Indiatimes+ 1
• Domestic Fuel Price Adjustments: The Fuel Fund Management Committee enacted price hikes effective today, raising retail prices by 0.75 baht per liter for diesel and 0.60 baht per liter for gasoline and gasohol to stabilize the national oil fund’s liquidity. Thai Enquirer
• Digital Infrastructure Scrutiny: The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) launched an investigation into data centers operating in Bangkok following concerns raised by parliamentary opposition regarding potential zoning and permit irregularities. Thai Enquirer
• Southern Cross-Border Power & Infrastructure: The Ministry of Energy confirmed upgrades to southern transmission infrastructureincluding new equipment at the Klong Ngae substation in Songkhlato enhance power-grid interconnectivity with Malaysia as part of regional ASEAN power initiatives. Thai Enquirer