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Government’s “Cloud Service” and Free Public Wi-Fi Service
The Government has launched two major projects, one on “cloud service” and the other on free public Wi-Fi service, as part of the “Smart Thailand” initiatives.
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Health Food to Be Emphasized in the 2012 “Kitchen of the World” Project
The Ministry of Industry will emphasize health food in its 2012 “Kitchen of the World” project, which will promote Thai cuisine standards and make Thai food better known to the world.
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Developing Tourism for People with Disabilities and Older Persons
The Department of Tourism will launch a project to develop tourism for people with disabilities and older persons by removing barriers that prevent them from enjoying travel.
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Government’s Policy of Developing Young Children
As National Children’s Day 2012 approaches, the Government has set a policy on the development of young children, and the Ministry of Education has been assigned to serve as the core agency in working out a plan in line with this policy.
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More Projects and Tax Measures Approved to Help Flood Victims
The Cabinet, during its meeting on January 4, approved more projects involving a budget of 11 billion baht for post-flood rehabilitation. It also endorsed additional tax-relief measures to help people affected by the recent flooding.
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Government’s Strategy for Building Thai Society into a “Big Family”
The Government is striving to develop Thailand into a more livable society through a strategy for building Thai society into a “big family.”
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 BOI Fair Ready to Boost Flood Recovery and Investor Confidence
The Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) is gearing up for the BOI Fair to be held from 5 to 20 January 2012. The fair was earlier postponed from 10 to 25 November 2011 because of severe floods in Bangkok and adjacent provinces during the period.
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Thailand’s Investment Growth Likely to Continue in 2012
Investment in Thailand in 2012 is likely to continue to expand, as the Government has planned various activities throughout the year, both inside and outside the country, to stimulate confidence among investors.
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Thailand’s Economic Situation in 2011 and Outlook in 2012
The Fiscal Policy Office has predicted that the Thai economy in 2011 would grow by only 1.1 percent, as a consequence of the flood disaster. A better outlook is seen in 2012, with economic growth between 4.5 and 5.5 percent.
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National Parks Cited as Popular Tourism Destinations during the Cool Season
During the cool season in Thailand, from November to February, national parks in all regions of the country become popular destinations among both Thai and foreign tourists.
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