AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMonk Tragedy: An 11-year-old boy took his parents’ pickup and crashed into a Buddhist procession in Mukdahan, killing 10 monks and injuring others; a nurse, Wiwat Laonoi, rushed in to treat victims despite religious taboos. Anti-Scam Crackdown: Thai police launched a cross-border anti-fraud platform, SHIELD, to share locations of scam operations and track illicit money flows with partners including UN-linked and regional countries. Drug Smuggling Probe: Thai authorities questioned a Thai man and his Lao wife in Loei over suspected links to heroin shipments tied to a Thai Airways crew member arrested in Melbourne. Aviation Expansion: Siam Seaplane opened an expanded operations hub at Don Mueang, aiming to grow a premium amphibious seaplane network for faster last-mile travel. Food Prices Watch: The UN FAO reported global food prices edged down in June, with cereals and sugar falling while rice, meat and vegetable oils rose. Gold Update: Thailand’s domestic gold price jumped on July 3 after multiple daily adjustments. Diplomacy: Thailand and France signed a 2026-2028 action plan to deepen their strategic partnership, spanning energy transition, aviation and space.
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