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The Upcoming World Economic Forum on East Asia in Bangkok
More than 450 government leaders, business executives, scholars, and members of the media around the world will gather in Thailand for the upcoming World Economic Forum on East Asia.
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Prime Minister to Visit Middle East to Boost Closer Cooperation
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will pay her first visit to Qatar and Bahrain so as to strengthen relationships and cooperation between Thailand and the two Gulf countries.
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Organization of Islamic Cooperation Commends Thailand’s Clear Policy on the Southern Situation
The visiting high-level delegation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has commended the Thai government’s clear policy on the southern situation.
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Foreign Investment in Thailand on the Rise
A report from the Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) indicates that foreign direct investment in Thailand is on the rise.
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The Public Assured of Safety from Toxic Residues at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate
The Pollution Control Department has raised public confidence by monitoring and measuring the existing toxins in the air around the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in Rayong province. It has also announced that the toxins would not affect people living there.
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Government Stepping up Flood Prevention and Water Management Plans
The Thai government is speeding up its flood prevention and water management plans to be ready in time for the coming rainy season from June to October.
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Efforts to Manage Inflation and Prices of Consumer Goods
The Government is making an effort to ensure that inflation will be manageable and that prices of consumer goods will not be exorbitantly high.
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Celebrating the 2,600th Anniversary of the Enlightenment of the Buddha
The Thai government is preparing to hold grand celebrations for the 2,600th anniversary of the enlightenment of the Buddha, or Buddhajayanti, with many religious activities.
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Guidelines for Promoting and Developing Families
The Government has a policy to strengthen the family institution, and it has approved measures to promote and develop families.
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Government Approves 45 Million Baht to Prepare the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012
Thailand will host the 21st World Economic Forum on East Asia on 30 May-1 June 2012 in Bangkok. The Cabinet, during its meeting on 1 May 2012, approved 45 million baht for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prepare the meeting.
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