What are risks to Thailand after US-Iran deal signed | The Next Move EP17
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Dr. Areeporn Asawinpongphan of the Thailand Development Research Institute warns that Thailand should not be overly optimistic about the peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, as any renewed conflict could pose risks to the Thai economy.
Bang Na-Trat rises as Bangkok’s new eastern CBD as city plan and mega-projects reshape corridor
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Bang Na-Trat Road is emerging as Bangkok’s next major business and lifestyle district, backed by the draft city plan, future Silver Line, rising land prices and major mixed-use investments.
US, Iran sign 14-point MoU to halt West Asia war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a 14-point interim MoU to halt the 15-week West Asia war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions pressure on Iran and begin 60 days of negotiations on a final settlement.
Thailand’s lifestyle nutrition shift creates new growth opportunities for ready-to-drink beverages
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
As health and wellness become part of everyday life for Thai consumers, ready-to-drink innovation is creating a scalable path for producers to capture growth in the fast-growing FSN category.
Parliament clears five trade agreements to boost exports, investment and trade competitiveness
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Thailand’s Parliament has approved five trade agreements, including FTAs with EFTA and Bhutan, upgrades to ASEAN trade pacts and the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement.
New skill-standard wages announced, highest rate Bt650 a day
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
The Royal Gazette website on Tuesday published the Wage Committee’s announcement on skill-standard wage rates, No 15, setting new daily wage rates of up to 650 baht for workers who have passed national skill-standard tests.