AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNominee crackdown hits Hua Hin: Thai authorities are stepping up the hunt for “nominee” company structures in tourism hotspots, with Hua Hin now in the spotlight as officials target about 2,000 foreign-invested firms and expand audits beyond Koh Phangan and Koh Samui to places like Phuket, Krabi, Pattaya and Hua Hin. Visa rules tightened: Thailand is also moving to cut visa-free stays for tourists from 60 to 30 days to curb misuse tied to criminal activity, while officials say they’ll scrutinize other visa categories too. Immigration enforcement widens: In parallel, immigration police say they’ve identified 15 sponsors linked to an international online gambling case involving hundreds of foreign suspects. Economy watch: The Bank of Thailand says it’s not in a rush to raise rates, expecting inflation pressures to ease, while growth risks remain tied to the Middle East conflict. Business & markets: LGT appoints a new CEO for its Thailand wealth unit, and rubber futures jump as weather disrupts tapping in Thailand.
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