AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat Risk Watch: A new University of Oxford study warns Southeast Asian cities, including Bangkok and Samut Prakan, face some of the world’s highest heat risks as El Niño intensifies, raising concerns for health, water and food systems. Food Safety Alert: Maha Sarakham universities report thousands of first-year students testing positive for liver fluke linked to undercooked fermented fish (pla ra), prompting inspections and a push for safer cooking. Public Health Procurement: Thailand will sign a Covid-19 vaccine reservation and procurement deal with AstraZeneca, with deliveries expected mid next year. Drug Smuggling Crackdown: Thai Customs at Suvarnabhumi arrested two Indian nationals after seizing 16.59kg of etomidate, a controlled anaesthetic increasingly tied to “zombie cigarettes.” Health & Wellness Market: Galderma released a global skin-quality survey finding 9 in 10 people report skin concerns affecting daily life, highlighting demand for targeted skincare solutions. Workplace Heat Impact: A new HERA report models heat’s economic toll in cities including Bangkok, warning extreme heat drains city GDP and hits women workers hardest. Violence & Trauma: A crash in Mukdahan killed 10 Buddhist monks after an 11-year-old drove into a pilgrimage group, with investigations ongoing.
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