AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFloods and Weather: Bangkok and six provinces are under a tidal-flood alert through Nov. 5, while heavy rain has flooded parts of Phuket and raised risks in southern provinces. Rights and Citizenship: Authorities revoked Chief Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor’s Thai citizenship over his use of a US passport and are probing 19 linked firms. Activist Arnon Nampa’s jail term was extended by 32 months, taking his total sentence beyond 34 years; rights groups also warn Thailand may deport two Uyghur men to China. Economy: Thailand’s September industrial output rose 2.05% year on year, and officials cite AI-driven exports as a source of improvement. The central bank held its key rate at 1%. Trade: Bangladesh asked Thailand to cut duties and buy more Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals and jute; both sides also discussed a free-trade agreement and welcomed a new shipping route linking Chattogram and Ranong. Scam Crackdown: Thailand is pursuing more than US$1.28 billion from alleged scam money launderers and has suspended unofficial border trade amid clashes in Myanmar.
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