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The Theme and Sub-themes for the 14th ASEAN Summit in Thailand
The theme “ASEAN Charter for ASEAN Peoples” was chosen for the upcoming 14th ASEAN Summit to underline the new era of ASEAN with people at the heart of regional cooperation. The summit will take place at the Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel in Cha-am district, Phetchaburi province, on 27 February - 1 March 2009.
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Close Cooperation with ASEAN Partners: One of the Thai Government’s Priorities
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said that his government’s priority was to work closely with ASEAN partners in order to expand regional financial cooperation.
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Thailand Sees Importance in Hosting the 14th ASEAN Summit
The Thai government places high importance on hosting the 14th ASEAN Summit, so preparations for this event have been momentous.
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The Cabinet Approves a Statement on Tourism to Be Included in the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration
The Cabinet, during its meeting on January 28, approved a statement on tourism to be included in the ASEAN’s Leaders’ Declaration at the upcoming 14th ASEAN Summit.
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Media Registration for the 14th ASEAN Summit
Online registration is now open, from 25 January to 15 February 2009, for members of the Thai and foreign media wishing to cover the 14th ASEAN Summit in Cha-am at www.14thaseansummit.org.
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Heads of ASEAN Governments Confirm Their Participation in the 14th ASEAN Summit in Thailand
The heads of all ASEAN governments have confirmed their participation in the upcoming 14th ASEAN Summit, to be held in Cha-am, about three hours’ drive from Bangkok.
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Thailand Supports Timor-Leste in Its Bid to Join ASEAN
Thailand firmly supports Timor-Leste’s intention to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by 2012. As Chair of ASEAN, Thailand will also invite Timor-Leste to attend the 42nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and participate in the 16th ASEAN Regional Forum in Thailand later this year.
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Cha-am to Be the Venue for the 14th ASEAN Summit
The seaside resort of Cha-am in Phetchaburi province will be the venue for the upcoming 14th ASEAN Summit, to be hosted by Thailand as chair of ASEAN.
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A New Route Linking Thailand with Neighboring Countries to Promote Trade and Investment in ASEAN
Construction of “Route No. 3 East,” which links northern Thailand with southern China via Laos, is nearing completion. The new route, often referred to as R3E, is expected to contribute significantly to Thailand’s trade and investment with neighboring countries and to the ASEAN region as a whole.
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Thailand and Its ASEAN Partners Joining Hands in Setting Up an ASEAN Human Rights Body
Thailand and its ASEAN partners are working together for the establishment of an ASEAN Human Rights Body in the near future.
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