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Thailand’s National Budget for the 2013 Fiscal Year
The national budget for the fiscal year 2013 has been set at 2.4 trillion baht, with an emphasis on maintaining monetary and fiscal discipline.
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Making Northeastern Provinces Drug-Free Areas
Deputy Prime Minister Police Captain Chalerm Ubamrung has stated that the Government would make 20 northeastern provinces drug-free areas.
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Iran Cooperates with Thailand in Identifying the Suspects in the Explosions Incident
The Iranian Ambassador has expressed readiness to cooperate with the Thai authorities in verifying the identity of the suspects in the recent explosions on Sukhumvit Soi 71 in Bangkok.
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Efforts to Increase Thailand’s Border Trade with Neighboring Countries
The Government is making efforts to increase Thailand’s border trade with neighboring countries this year.
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Thailand and Malaysia: Strong Partners Pushing for ASEAN Connectivity
Thailand and Malaysia have pledged to enhance connectivity in the ASEAN region and join forces in building the ASEAN Community. They have also agreed to cooperate in developing infrastructure linking Thailand’s southern border provinces with Malaysia’s northern and eastern states.
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Thailand Welcomes Positive Developments in Myanmar
As a close friend and neighbor, Thailand has welcomed all positive developments taking place in Myanmar, particularly the recent establishment of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission.
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Government to Strive for Women’s Empowerment through the National Development Fund for Women
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has stated that the setting up of the National Development Fund for Women was an effort to empower Thai women and enhance their potential. It is among the Government’s 16 urgent policies to be implemented in the 2012 fiscal year.
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Thailand and Germany Celebrate 150 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Thailand and Germany celebrate the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2012, with several events organized throughout the year.
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OTOP Fair in Celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s 80th Birthday
The Government will hold a special OTOP fair, which will give a major boost to products under the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques (SUPPORT), established by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.
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Mobile Cabinet Meeting in Udon Thani
The second mobile Cabinet meeting under the Yingluck Shinawatra administration is scheduled for 21-22 February 2012, in the northeastern province of Udon Thani.
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