AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health: Thailand reported 470 mpox cases and three deaths in the first 10 months of 2026, with health officials urging people with unusual rashes or sores to seek care promptly. Economy: A leading business group lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 2.4–2.6% and expects exports to rise as much as 22%, though the Bank of Thailand has warned that the recovery remains uneven. Myanmar and ASEAN: Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow plans to visit Myanmar on Nov. 12 to hear its position ahead of the ASEAN summit, as border fighting raises tensions. Transport and Industry: Thailand will raise excise tax on imported electric vehicles to 35% from 2027, while protecting locally assembled models as it backs domestic production. Tourism: Arrivals rose 7.31% in the final week of October, but Thailand faces stiff competition for visitors and is targeting 11 million long-haul tourists in 2027. Sport: Teen golfer Aeyavarin “Aeya” Pradubyart, 15, died after being struck by lightning during a tournament; a caddie was also injured.
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