AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEconomy: The Bank of Thailand held its policy rate at 1% and raised its growth outlook, citing strength in AI-related exports. Nestlé has begun a 23-billion-baht coffee factory in Samut Prakan, expected to create more than 500 jobs. Crime: Authorities are pursuing an alleged money-laundering network tied to scam operations, with Thailand vowing to seize more than $1.28 billion in suspected proceeds. Flood risk: High tides could flood Bangkok and six central provinces through November 5, while heavy rain has triggered flood and landslide warnings in Phuket. Travel and tourism: Thailand is limiting land-border visa-exemption entries to two a year as hotels face mounting pressure, with closures up 42%. Energy: The cabinet approved a 50-billion-baht rooftop solar scheme aimed at helping one million households cut power bills. Regional security: ASEAN defense leaders urged Thailand and Cambodia to preserve their ceasefire and resolve border disputes peacefully.
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