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Thai Baht Buckles Under the Weight of Oil Shock and a Hawkish Fed
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
As Middle East tensions rekindle and the dollar strengthens, the Thai baht is testing critical support levels near 33 per dollar — but analysts warn the road to recovery is longer than markets expect
Nongluck Ajanapanya
Thai DTAM tightens penalties for cannabis shop rule breaches
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Operators face suspensions of up to 90 days and possible licence revocation for repeat breaches, false reports or sales to vulnerable groups.
Kamonporn Chirasuwan
Thailand seizes THB24bn as scam and nominee crackdown widens
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Thailand says online scam cases fell 69.2% after a nine-month crackdown targeting call-centre gangs, mule accounts and foreign nominees
The Nation Editorial Team
Government sets 12-year goal for Thailand to become high-income country
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
The government and private sector have agreed on a new economic blueprint to lift Thailand into high-income status within 12 years and boost competitiveness to the world’s top 20 by 2030.
The Nation Editorial Team
Commerce Ministry moves against 140 accountants in nominee crackdown
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
The Department of Business Development is preparing action against 140 accountants suspected of holding shares in nominee-risk firms as it tightens scrutiny of foreign-linked businesses.
Over 10,000 old Bangkok shophouses face Rama IV-style subsidence risk
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
More than 400,000 ageing shophouse units are deteriorating, raising safety concerns as structures may be unable to bear sufficient weight, risking a repeat of Rama IV.
Paranee Khotchaporn
Anutin launches ‘Economic Cabinet Plus’ to fast-track private-sector economic proposals
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin chairs first JPPCC meeting of 2026, positioning it as an “Economic Cabinet Plus” to speed up proposals and boost competitiveness.
The Nation Editorial Team
Thailand uses AI to block 13,888 World Cup gambling links in 18 days 
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Thailand has used AI to block 13,888 illegal World Cup 2026 gambling pages and warned restaurants and venues against unauthorised commercial screenings of live broadcasts.
The Nation Editorial Team
Thailand targets transnational crime with SHIELD and AI tourist safety push
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Thailand is upgrading its SHIELD big-data platform and AI-powered IBOC system to tackle call-centre scams, human trafficking, cybercrime and security risks in tourist areas, with Koh Samet chosen as a Smart Safety Zone pilot.
The Nation Editorial Team
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.
The Nation Editorial Team
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