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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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Thai Economy Continues to Be Stable
The Thai economy continues to enjoy stability after its economic performance in the first quarter of 2012, especially in March, showed positive signs.
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Building Economic Confidence in Southern Border Provinces
The Government is stepping up efforts to build economic confidence in the three southern border provinces, namely Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat.
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Utokapat Foundation: A New Organization for Water Management Coordination
A new water foundation to help in water management has been established, with His Majesty the King’s donation of 84 million baht to the start-up fund.
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Thailand and Scandinavian Countries to Boost Bilateral Cooperation at All Levels
Thailand and Scandinavian countries agreed to work closely to enhance their bilateral cooperation at all levels after Danish Foreign Minister Villy Sovndal and Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt had paid a courtesy call on and discussed issues with Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul in Bangkok.
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Empowering Disabled Persons for Job Opportunities in ASEAN
The Government is ready to support activities to empower people with disabilities. Thailand will also expand the activities to give a helping hand to disabled persons for greater opportunities in the ASEAN region.
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