About Me

Saksith Saiyasombut (ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ) is an award-winning broadcast journalist based in Bangkok and serves as Thailand Correspondent for CNA, a Singapore-based global news network that aims to help audiences around the world understand Asia.

With over 15 years of experience in journalism, Saksith provides insightful, in-depth reporting on Thailand's complex and often tumultuous political scene, as well as its latest economic and social developments.

He has covered major events in Thailand such as the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 2016, the 2018 Tham Luang Cave Rescue, the 2020-21 anti-government protests, the 2025 Thai-Cambodian border conflict and every Thai general election since 2019.

Saksith and his team produced the documentary "CNA Correspondent: They're Coming Home" on the release of the Thai hostages held captive in Gaza, which was awarded "Best Current Affairs Programme Made in Asia" at the ContentAsia Awards 2025.

Before joining CNA, Saksith began his international journalism career as a Thai political blogger in 2010. Through his “Siam Voices” blog, he gained recognition for his incisive analysis and commentary on Thai politics. He has also appeared as a political analyst and commentator on global outlets including Al Jazeera English, BBC, and DW News.

Originally from Bremen, Germany, Saksith briefly worked as a local newspaper reporter for Weser Report before pursuing a degree in Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hamburg.