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Health Insurance for Foreigners Being Planned in Preparation for the ASEAN Community
The Ministry of Public Health is seeking an appropriate form of health insurance for foreigners, especially those from ASEAN countries, seeking medical care in Thailand when ASEAN becomes a single community.
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International Convention and Exhibition Center in Chiang Mai to Help Develop the MICE Business
A world-class convention and exhibition center being built just outside the northern city of Chiang Mai will help boost Thailand’s meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) business.
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Prime Minister Cites 2013 as the Year for Sustainable Development and New Opportunities
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has cited 2013 as the year for sustainable development and new opportunities, saying that Thailand needs to enhance its competitiveness.
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The Thai Economy in 2012 and Economic Outlook in 2013
The Thai economy in 2012 is expected to grow by 5.7 percent, while economic growth in 2013 is likely to continue at a rate of 4.5-5.5 percent.
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Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Jointly Develop Cross-border Trade, Connectivity and Tourism
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to jointly develop connectivity and tourism in order to facilitate the travel of tourists visiting both countries.
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A High Number of Teachers to Be Produced for Teaching Foreign Languages
The Ministry of Education will offer 600 scholarships to produce teachers for foreign languages that are expected to be more in demand in coming years, especially when ASEAN becomes a single community.
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Investment Projects and Value in Thailand Continue to Grow
The Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) reported that investment in Thailand continued to grow in 2012, with the investment value between January and November amounting to 936.2 billion baht.
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Guidelines for Educational Development in the Southern Border Provinces
Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Phongthep Thepkanjana has stressed the need to produce personnel for diverse professions in the southern border provinces as a major force to shape the future of the country.
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Thailand and Bangladesh to Double Bilateral Trade and Enhance Connectivity
Thailand and Bangladesh have agreed to double bilateral trade by 2016 and enhance connectivity through land and sea linkages between ASEAN and South Asia.
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Thailand Supports ASEAN-India Strategic Partnership and Connectivity
Thailand has proposed that ASEAN-India relations be developed into strategic partnership in the future and that the two regions enhance connectivity.
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