Thailand and Russia pledge closer cooperation after Anutin-Putin talks
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to expand cooperation across energy, trade, AI, cybersecurity and security ties during talks in Kazan.
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
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 proposes 3Rs framework at ASEAN–Russia summit
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlines a 3Rs framework—Regionalism, Resilience and Relevance—at the ASEAN–Russia summit in Kazan to boost cooperation and stability
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 risk
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
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 adjustment
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 framework