AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoTourism Crackdown: Thailand has cut visa-free stays for Brits and other nationalities from 60 days to 30, citing abuse of the scheme tied to organised crime, illegal work and sex trafficking—prompting tighter scrutiny and visa-by-country limits. Aviation & Safety: Pattaya’s JA Plus Hotel fire is under urgent review after a rooftop blaze forced mass evacuations and injured four, while airlines and airports continue to feel pressure from Middle East-linked cost swings. Regional Food & Trade: ASEAN’s Marcos–Hung rice deal signals a push to stabilise supplies amid the wider energy-food shock. Investment Push: BATIF 2.0 is drawing overseas capital into high-value agriculture, including trout farming and medicinal herbs. Energy Policy: Thailand’s energy leadership is seeking deeper IEA cooperation and support for OECD accession, as affordability and decarbonisation stay politically sensitive. Culture & Media: Pan-Asian thriller “kiDnap GAME” adds Joel Torre to a star cast, with Thailand’s Praew Narupornkamol Chaisang among confirmed performers.
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