AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoThailand–Korea Diplomacy: South Korea’s FM Cho Hyun heads to ASEAN talks in the Philippines and will co-chair a Korea–ASEAN foreign ministers meeting with Thailand, spotlighting AI, culture, and anti-online-scam cooperation. China–Thailand Ties: President Xi Jinping met Thailand PM Anutin Charnvirakul in Shanghai, reaffirming deepening partnership and backing for Thailand’s new government, with future industries and regional stability on the agenda. Thailand–China Security & Investment: Thailand and China sign agreements for future industries and expand cooperation, including a 2+2 security dialogue and stronger anti-scam efforts. Press Freedom Under Pressure: International press freedom groups urge Thailand to halt the deportation of detained Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong, warning of enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention. AI Skills Push: Thailand launches a five-ministry reskilling overhaul under THAILAND² to tackle AI and an ageing workforce, linking lifelong learning with credit systems and short courses. Universal Design for Inclusion: Bangkok’s UD Expo calls for universal design to go mainstream, arguing accessibility must be built into everyday infrastructure and services. Tech & Payments Watch: Apple quietly adds Thailand to its Tap to Pay on iPhone guide, fueling hope for wider contactless payment options. Culture & Heritage: UNESCO reaffirms close monitoring of Preah Vihear Temple and pledges cultural cooperation to help ease Cambodia–Thailand tensions. Ancient Finds: Archaeologists at Don Yai Thong in Phetchaburi uncover new gold ornaments, adding to Thailand’s deep history narrative. Education & Entrepreneurship: NFTE and BUILD announce a merger to scale entrepreneurship education for hundreds of thousands of students, with an AI-ready learning focus.
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