Commerce Ministry says fertiliser supplies sufficient as Hormuz disruption eases
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun says Thailand will not face fertiliser shortages, as shipments delayed near the Strait of Hormuz begin moving and domestic prices gradually ease.
Merlin the duck becomes Mexico City’s cutest World Cup star
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Merlin, a calm and camera-friendly duck in a Mexico football jersey, has gone viral on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City, charming World Cup fans and tourists with his colourful style and gentle personality.
Steel mills face random checks as minister warns repeat offenders risk licence revocation
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa says steel mills must meet Thai Industrial Standards regardless of production technology, with repeat violations risking licence revocation.
Trump threatens renewed strikes as US-Iran talks open amid Hormuz dispute
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
US-Iran peace talks opened in Switzerland under fresh tension after Iran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a claim disputed by US officials.
National shippers warn Thai exports face slower growth as risks mount
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) sees Thailand’s exports facing a softer second half as global uncertainty, shipping costs and weaker demand weigh on growth