AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoLabour Mobility Deal: Thailand and Sri Lanka signed agreements to recruit and employ Sri Lankan workers in Thailand, with Thailand approving an initial 10,000 hires under a structured framework covering recruitment, contracts, visas, work permits, welfare and repatriation. Election Integrity: Thailand’s Election Commission accused 26 sitting senators of colluding to rig the June 2024 Senate election and plans to refer the case to the Supreme Court, in a vote-buying scandal that could bring up to 10 years in prison per offence. Border Security & Humanitarian Fallout: Cambodia condemned alleged Thai cluster-bomb use in 2025, saying nearly 4,000 sq km is newly affected and warning of major ongoing risks for farmers and displaced families. Tourism Push: The Tourism Authority of Thailand launched “Nihao Month 2026” to boost Chinese travel during Mid-Autumn Festival and Golden Week, aiming for higher-quality, safer tourism and a projected 24% jump in arrivals. Visa Rules Update: Thailand’s revised visa-exemption framework cuts visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for many nationalities, with new entry conditions taking effect from 15 Sep. Energy Cooperation: PTTEP and PC JDA received a production sharing contract for Block A-18-01 in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area, targeting gas supply for power generation in southern Thailand.
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