AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUyghur Detentions: China is seeking the arrest of five Uyghurs held in Thailand. Bangkok says China must submit a formal extradition request, as two detainees plead not to be sent back. Tourism: Arrivals fell 4.59% to 25.46 million in the first 10 months of 2026. Thailand is shifting its focus toward higher spending, with tourism officials targeting a 5–7% rise in revenue from European visitors next year. Economic Outlook: The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking raised its 2026 growth forecast to 2.4–2.6%, while Thailand presses ahead with US trade talks. EV Policy: Thailand will raise excise tax on fully imported electric vehicles to 35% from January 2027, a move aimed at protecting local production as Chinese automakers expand in the country. Border Diplomacy: Chinese, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers met in Beijing to discuss confidence-building and regional stability amid unresolved border tensions.
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