AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoThailand Education Reform Debate: Lawmakers and educators are pushing for a full curriculum overhaul, warning Thailand’s “free education” model is failing the poor and that a slow, one-size-fits-all system leaves rural students behind. AI Governance & Adoption: Thailand’s ETDA is rolling out an “AI 2026” trust-and-safety roadmap, while Microsoft reports Thailand is surging in AI adoption growth and has a large share of “frontier” AI users. Tourism Costs & Visitor Taxes: A growing trend of tourist taxes is back in the spotlight, with Amsterdam proposing higher levies to manage crowd pressure. Culture, Safety & Wellbeing: A CDC review flags hidden infection risks in cosmetic surgery travel, and a separate push argues schools should teach wellbeing and empathy for an AI-driven world. Buddhist Community & Care: A peace-walk mascot story highlights monks’ mindfulness journey, while animal activists report a dog slaughterhouse closure ahead of China’s Yulin festival. International Culture Business: Dusit International signs to bring its Dusit Princess brand to India’s Rishikesh, and Tripadvisor spotlights ultra-unique hotels worldwide.
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