Navy says vessel in Gulf of Oman report is not Thai
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy confirms a vessel linked to an incident in the Gulf of Oman was not Thai-flagged, while Thailand’s only cargo ship there remains safe
Thai Navy warns operators to avoid high-risk Strait of Hormuz after Thai-flagged ship reportedly intercepted
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy has warned Thai shipping operators to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, which remains at the highest risk level, after Iranian media claimed a Thai-flagged vessel was intercepted by the IRGC.
Anutin heads to Chengdu to court Chinese tech, EV and tourism investment
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is leading a Thai economic mission to Chengdu, opening a Thailand-China investment forum and holding talks with six major Chinese companies.
Thailand warned of more rain through July 23 as monsoon strengthens
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department says thunderstorms will continue across Thailand through July 23, with heavier rain expected in the North and western Central region from July 20.
ROH-GROREIT dispute exposes liquidity strain in Thai property sector
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
The failed 4.87-billion-baht Royal Orchid Sheraton buy-back is being viewed as a warning sign for Thailand’s property sector, where improving figures may mask deeper liquidity pressure.