AI In-brief Today 10:38

ISOC condemns wave of coordinated attacks across Yala, Songkhla and Satun

Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 strongly condemned a series of coordinated insurgent attacks across Yala, Songkhla, and Satun provinces.
Assailants targeted public infrastructure, including government offices, fire trucks, mobile phone towers, and utility poles, causing widespread damage and disruption.
A school transport van was hit in Satun, resulting in minor injuries for three students, which ISOC denounced as an unconscionable act.
Authorities immediately heightened security, deployed bomb disposal and forensic units, and opened a 24-hour public hotline to track down perpetrators.

AI In-brief Today 09:20

ASEAN emerges as key growth market for Thai rice exports

Thai rice exports to ASEAN surged 109% year-on-year, reaching 1.25 million tonnes and accounting for over a quarter of total exports, with Malaysia and the Philippines becoming the fastest-growing import markets.
This significant increase offsets slowdowns in other global markets, reflecting regional confidence in Thai rice quality and variety, prompting Thailand to continue improving quality and developing new varieties to meet expanding demand.