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PM Yingluck Visits Middle East as Thailand Increases Cooperation with Region Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra began her first four-day trip to the Middle East arriving in Bahrain on 13 May, with Qatar as her next destination. Trade, tourism especially medical tourism, investment, construction and infrastructure development are
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Thai Government Seeks to Protect Migrant Workers The resurgence of the Thai economy has meant not only more work and jobs for native Thais, but also jobs for many others eager to secure employment and the higher wages the Thai economy has to offer. Thousands of migrant workers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region enter Thailand every month to work in factories making electronics, the agricultural industry or construction sector.....Read more |
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Thailand Ranks as 11th Top Global Tourist Destination by UN, Shifts Focus to Niche Markets for Tourism Thailand is moving to promote niche markets for tourism, including green tourism and medical tourism, as its popularity as a tourist destination continues to grow. Recently, the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has moved the country up one place in its global rankings to the 11th most popular tourist destination, based on international tourism revenues.....Read more |
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Cool Thai Fruits … Just in Time for a Hot Summer Do you know that Thai fruits have health benefits? Rose Apple, for example, is good for brain and can help with diabetes, asthma and dysentery. The Ministry of Commerce has launched a campaign geared toward the summer Olympics in London to actively market Thai fruits and bring worldwide attention to the Thai fruit industry.....Read more |
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Unique Thai Crafts on Display in Bangkok A permanent exhibition of unique Thai crafts is now showing rare artwork and crafts in Bangkok called “Arts of the Kingdom,” showcasing masterpieces of rarely seen items reflecting Thailand’s special national heritage, culture and history.....Read more |
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