AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSchool Safety Shock: A 14-year-old student allegedly carried out Thailand’s deadliest mass shooting since 2022 at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, killing nine (including three teachers) and injuring 23 before turning the gun on himself; the attack followed him killing his grandparents earlier that morning, reigniting debate on firearms control. Energy & Industry Leadership: PTTEP confirmed Kanita Thanita Sartwattayu as its next chief executive, set to take over in October 2026, making her the first woman to lead the company. Telecom Governance: Thailand’s Central Administrative Court rejected NBTC chair Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck’s petition, clearing the way for removal steps after the prime minister submits the case for royal consideration, a move that had stalled telecom and broadcast decisions. Regional Trade & Food: Thailand’s rice and shrimp trade pressures continue to ripple across ASEAN, with Malaysia discussing a mid-August resolution after temporarily suspending imports of five shrimp species from Thailand. BRICS Cultural Ties: BRICS culture ministers in Bhopal adopted the Bhopal Declaration, with Thailand participating as a partner country and a focus on cultural and creative industries cooperation. Fintech/Payments Watch: DeFix Solutions says Round 1 of the GTX Token first seed presale is nearing completion in Bangkok as it expands across payments and fintech.
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