Smoke Haze, Bushfire, Drought, and Cold Weather Situation in Thailand
Prompt action is being taken to deal with the smoke haze and bushfire situation in the upper northern region, comprising eight provinces, namely Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Phrae, and Nan.
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Thailand’s Bid to Host World Expo 2020 Placed on the National Agenda
Thailand’s ambition to host the World Expo 2020 has been included in the national agenda.
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Thailand Ready to Support Timor-Leste’s Accession to ASEAN
Thailand is ready to share knowledge and experience with Timor-Leste to support its accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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Greater Opportunities for Thai Gems and Jewelry in ASEAN Market
Thailand is seeking greater opportunities to expand its gem and jewelry market in the ASEAN region, a large market of 600 million people.
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Thailand and Vietnam Moving Closer Together as ASEAN Partners
Thailand has stressed its intention to work closely in partnership with Vietnam, which expressed its support for Thailand’s proposal on ASEAN connectivity and the East-West Economic Corridor.
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Timor-Leste to Seek Advice from Thailand for Its Preparations to Join ASEAN
The Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Dr. Zacarius Albano da Costa, will seek advice from Thailand regarding ASEAN, as Timor-Leste is in preparation for its accession to ASEAN.
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National Campaign on the Force of the Land to Defeat the Drug Problem
The Government has stressed the need to intensify its proactive campaign against drugs, based on the strategy “Force of the Land to Defeat the Drug Problem.”
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Government Aware of the Importance of Investment in Women’s Development
The Government is proceeding with its plan to set up a national women’s development fund in line with its urgent policy in the 2012 fiscal year.
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Thailand’s Expected GDP Growth in 2012
The Government expects a strong GDP growth of 5 percent in 2012, with more export diversification into the Middle East, India, and ASEAN.
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Plans Underway to Prevent a Recurrence of Severe Flooding
As preparations for effective water management are now underway, the Government believes that a flood crisis will not reoccur, after Thailand suffered the worst flooding in its recent history last year.
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