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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People Urged to Buy OTOP Products as New Year Gifts
On the occasion of the New Year festive season, people have been urged to buy One Tambon, One Product, or OTOP, goods as New Year gifts for their friends and relatives to help stimulate the local economy.
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New Year Celebration Prayers as a Tribute to His Majesty the King
The public has been invited to join Buddhist prayers at various temples across Thailand in celebration of the New Year 2012 and as a tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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Celebration of the Inscriptions of Wat Pho as a “Memory of the World”
Wat Phra Chetuphon, popularly referred to as Wat Pho, is attracting more visitors with an event to celebrate its inscriptions, which have been registered as a “Memory of the World” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Facilitating Post-Flood Business Operations
The Government is accelerating its plan to facilitate post-flood business operations in order that the private sector will recover quickly.
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Energy Assistance to Flood-hit Industries
The Ministry of Energy has come up with energy measures to assist industries that were affected by the recent flooding.
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