AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBangkok Flood Recovery: Floodwaters are starting to recede in parts of Bangkok as authorities step up drainage and pumping, with officials saying it could take about three days to lower canal levels and drain secondary areas; BMA teams are also clearing disabled vehicles and running large-scale meal distribution for shelter residents. Disaster Impact: The wider flooding crisis has hit dozens of provinces, with thousands still unable to leave homes and major economic damage estimates growing as businesses struggle. Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown: South Korea says a smuggling ring hid endangered animals in underwear and cookie tins during imports from Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, with dozens dying in transit. Tourism & Payments: Vietnam is expanding cross-border QR payments for visitors, including links for tourists from Thailand, while China’s National Day travel rush is boosting international routes that include Bangkok. Business & Food: Cargill is investing over $130m to expand cooked poultry operations in Thailand and the Philippines, and Thai-linked QR payments and protein demand are both pointing to stronger regional spending.
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