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Thailand Responds to the Global Economic and Financial Crisis on Behalf of the ASEAN+3 Leaders
As the ASEAN Chair and the ASEAN+3 coordinator, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has issued a Joint Press Statement on ASEAN+3 Cooperation in Response to the Global Economic and Financial Crisis on behalf of the ASEAN+3 leaders.
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Thailand Aims at Connecting with ASEAN and Greater Mekong Subregion Partners in Tourism Promotion
TTM Plus, or Thailand Travel Mart Plus the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), exemplifies the country’s intention to make connectivity the main factor to entice more visitors into the entire region. TTM Plus has emerged as the largest business to business (B2B) event hosted annually by Thailand. This year, it takes place from 3 to 7 June 2009 at Central World’s Bangkok Convention Center and the Muang Thong Thani Impact Arena Exhibition and Convention Center.
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Thailand Recognizes the Role of the Private Sector in the ASEAN Economic Community
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva believes that the private sector will play a much more active role in the future when ASEAN moves closer to the ASEAN Economic Community. In his keynote speech at the ASEAN-Korea CEO Summit, the Prime Minister called on the public and private sectors to join hands to overcome the current global economic crisis.
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Thailand and Other ASEAN Members to Enjoy Benefits of Free Trade with the Republic of Korea
Thailand and other ASEAN members will soon enjoy benefits of free trade with the Republic of Korea. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his ASEAN counterparts are on a visit to Jeju Island, South Korea, for a summit to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Dialogue Relations.
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Discussion in Bangkok on Food Security Issues in the ASEAN Region
The sharp increase in food prices has created serious concern about possible socio-economic impacts on countries worldwide. To address this problem, Thailand and its ASEAN partners joined a discussion on food security issues with the ASEAN Plus Three countries, comprising China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, and representatives from international organizations, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
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ASEAN Remains the Largest Export Market for Thailand as the Region Moves toward the AEC Goal
Amidst the global economic crisis, ASEAN remains the largest export market for Thailand. The elimination of impediments to trade and investment among member countries is therefore necessary to allow the free flow of Thai goods and increased trade volume.
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Thailand Urged to Come up with New Equilibrium to Fully Benefit from the ASEAN Community
Thailand has been urged to come up with new equilibrium in its society by effectively managing its internal problems, so as to fully benefit from the integration of ASEAN members as the ASEAN Community.
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Thailand to Join Discussions between ASEAN and Its Dialogue Partners on the Issue of Myanmar
Thailand will join discussions between ASEAN and its dialogue partners on the issue of Myanmar. The discussions have been set on several occasions, including during the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and the ASEAN Regional Meeting in July 2009.
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Thailand Being Promoted as the Exhibition Center of ASEAN
The Department of Export Promotion and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau are joining hands in promoting Thailand as the exhibition center of the ASEAN region.
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ASEAN+3 Concert for the King: A Music Performance in Honor of His Majesty the King of Thailand
Singers and artists from 10 ASEAN countries and three dialogue partners will join the “ASEAN+3 Concert for the King,” a music performance in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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