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Vietnam FTA push raises pressure on Thai exporters in Gulf markets
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Vietnam is accelerating a new generation of FTAs to expand into the Middle East and South Asia, a strategy that could increase competitive pressure on Thai exporters.
Stronger dollar pushes yen near 40-year low as oil prices remain volatile
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
The US dollar strengthened on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, pushing the yen close to a 40-year low, while Middle East uncertainty continued to unsettle oil markets.
Another leaked US-Iran draft reveals 12-point framework
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
A newly leaked 12-point draft agreement between the United States and Iran, reported by the New York Post and Israel’s Channel 12, could mark a major turning point in the Middle East, with the text reportedly opening the way for Iran and Gulf Arab states to play a role in managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Three property groups seek urgent measures to revive Thai real estate
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Three property organisations have asked the Finance Ministry to consider fee cuts, LTV easing, green incentives and debt measures.
US-Iran ceasefire signed but key details still unclear
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
President Donald Trump says the US and Iran have signed a preliminary ceasefire agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though a permanent truce and nuclear terms remain unresolved.
Government eyes 2026 GDP revision as war risks ease
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says Thailand may revise its 2026 GDP forecast if the Middle East war ends, while pushing ahead with energy transition and support for small businesses.
Inside the 14-point draft of the US-Iran peace deal
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
Competing drafts of a proposed US-Iran agreement have emerged, covering the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, frozen assets and future nuclear talks.
Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2026 Wraps up with 15,000 Commercial Deals to Secure 5bn Baht Tourism Windfall
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
An influx of first-time global buyers and a dramatic surge in Middle Eastern delegates cement the kingdom's pivot towards high-value travel segments
World Bank cuts 2026 outlook as Middle East war fuels energy shock
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
The lender says global expansion could sink to 1.3% if oil disruption, inflation and financial stress compound the damage from conflict.
US strikes Iran after Apache downed near Hormuz
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
Trump says two US pilots are safe after an Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, as US strikes target Iran