AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPVL Invitational: Thailand’s EST Cola won the Premier Volleyball League Invitational title, beating Nxled 3-0 in the winner-take-all final, with Papatchaya Phontham taking MVP for a “team effort” run. Diplomacy Watch: Bangladesh’s foreign minister declined to say whether PM Tarique Rahman will attend India’s BRICS summit, after India invited him for a BIMSTEC outreach session. Auto Industry: Thailand is pushing to become a key overseas manufacturing base and regional R&D hub for Chinese automakers, aiming to co-develop EV and intelligent vehicle tech for Southeast Asian roads. Sports & Security: The Royal Thai Navy has selected Hanwha Ocean as preferred bidder for its next-generation frigate project, with a budget of 16.73 billion baht for one frigate and logistics support. Energy Policy: Thailand approved a regulatory framework for Small Modular Reactors, starting work on laws, workforce and safety planning ahead of any future nuclear decision. Finance & Markets: Kasikornbank launched an $800m US dollar Tier 2 bond sale, while the Stock Exchange of Thailand moves to list 28 new depositary receipts to broaden access to global blue chips. Public Safety: Thailand approved a disaster insurance scheme, as heavy rain and flash-flood risk continue to loom.
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