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Two minor earthquakes detected in Thailand and Vietnam, felt near Ubon Ratchathani
Two minor earthquakes detected in Thailand and Vietnam, felt near Ubon Ratchathani
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department reported two earthquakes in Chiang Rai and Vietnam, with the latter located around 317km from Ubon Ratchathani.Phuket tuk-tuk driver charged over British boxer's fatal fall
Phuket tuk-tuk driver charged over British boxer's fatal fall
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Police have questioned a tuk-tuk driver in Phuket following the fatal fall of a British professional boxer from his vehicle in the early hours of Sunday.S&P keeps Thailand at BBB+, JSCCIB urges structural reform to sustain confidence
S&P keeps Thailand at BBB+, JSCCIB urges structural reform to sustain confidence
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
S&P Global Ratings has maintained Thailand’s sovereign credit rating at BBB+ with a stable outlook, citing steady economic recovery and strong external buffers.Thailand warns of heavy rain across multiple regions
Thailand warns of heavy rain across multiple regions
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Thailand’s Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms across the country from 18–24 June, with eastern areas facing the highest riskThailand assesses economic impacts of US-Iran 60-day peace talks
Thailand assesses economic impacts of US-Iran 60-day peace talks
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
US and Iranian presidents have signed an MOU with immediate effect, launching a 60-day negotiation period for a peace agreement. Analysts note Iran holds the upper hand.Petrol and gasohol prices cut by 1.50 baht per litre, diesel down 1.30 baht per litre
Petrol and gasohol prices cut by 1.50 baht per litre, diesel down 1.30 baht per litre
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Petrol and gasohol prices in Thailand cut by 1.50 baht per litre while diesel drops by 1.30 baht per litre nationwide following latest retail fuel adjustmentFirst tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after US–Iran deal as Israeli strikes in Lebanon fuel doubt over fragile regional calm
First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after US–Iran deal as Israeli strikes in Lebanon fuel doubt over fragile regional calm
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Oil tankers resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz after a US–Iran agreement, but renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise questions over the durability of the fragile peace frameworkInside Kazan summit: Thailand backs EAEU free trade push as Anutin meets Putin
Inside Kazan summit: Thailand backs EAEU free trade push as Anutin meets Putin
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Thailand moves to strengthen ASEAN–Eurasia ties with backing for Thailand–EAEU FTA discussions as PM Anutin stresses connectivity, investment and long-term economic integrationLuxury private compartments to launch on Japanese bullet trains
Luxury private compartments to launch on Japanese bullet trains
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Rail operators JR Tokai and JR West will launch Supreme Class private compartments on Shinkansen bullet trains starting this October.Japanese panel proposes food tax cuts to fulfil campaign pledge
Japanese panel proposes food tax cuts to fulfil campaign pledge
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
A suprapartisan commission has suggested lowering the consumption tax to one per cent as an interim measure to combat rising inflation and support households.