AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Security: Thailand says it has oil stocks and confirmed supplies for 108 days as it diversifies crude imports amid Middle East disruption risks. Trade & Industry: Thailand’s exports jumped 20.8% in June to US$34.7bn, led by industrial goods like electronics, smartphones and auto parts, while agricultural exports fell 6.5%. FDI Push: The Board of Investment (BoI) partnered with Citi Thailand to boost foreign direct investment promotion, with digital infrastructure and AI data centres driving 1H2026 investment growth. US Tariff Shockwatch: Thai exporters and business groups expect limited impact from new US forced-labour tariffs on 60 partners, but want faster trade talks to protect competitiveness. Phuket Crackdown: Phuket authorities moved against illegal hotels after finding properties operating without licences, including suspected nominee arrangements. Infrastructure Reset: Thailand is set to end the Land Bridge megaproject after a study flagged low financial viability, budget risks and environmental concerns. Auto Sector: Escalating Israel-US war on Iran is denting Thai car exports to the Middle East, prompting a cut to the 2026 production target. Connectivity: China Mobile put the SEA-H2X submarine cable into commercial service, linking Hainan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand and Singapore to improve regional connectivity.
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