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Approaching India
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/03/2020
» There was a time when doing business in India was not for the faint of heart. Local entrepreneurs needed infinite patience just to get a business off the ground, let alone run it to the satisfaction of the country's bureaucrats. As for foreign businesses, forget about it.
Gandhi still an inspiration, event hears
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 05/10/2019
» Celebrations were held yesterday at the Indian embassy in Bangkok to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the peace icon who led the country to independence. Leaders and policymakers around the world were encouraged to adopt his non-violent approach to solve conflicts.
Access to schools tops Children's Day wish list
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 12/01/2019
» Better access to education and free education for children have topped a public wish list in a survey conducted to mark National Children's Day today.
Panama keen to forge stronger bond
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 23/10/2018
» On the highest level visit in the 36-year history of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Panama, the Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, the first woman in her country's history to be elected to both posts, discussed ways to comprehensively enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Prayut urges regional cooperation boost
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 11/08/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday instructed the governors of 32 border provinces and Thai ambassadors to enhance cooperation with five neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia.
The great rail dilemma
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 22/07/2018
» Being erected along green fields in the outback of Vientiane, where Lao farmers still busily grow rice, are a great number of meticulously situated colossal concrete columns waiting to support a high-speed railway which will connect China with Laos and change this agrarian society into a prosperous economy. Or so they say.
Prayut chases Bhutan deals
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 19/07/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha begins his two-day visit to Bhutan Thursday to strengthen bilateral relations in trade, investment, public health, and tourism; and reiterate Thailand's willingness to advance sustainable development cooperation with the Himalayan kingdom.
PM pushes for more Sri Lanka trade
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 13/07/2018
» Leaders from Thailand and Sri Lanka have signed documents to strengthen bilateral ties and develop a strategic economic partnership.
PM to ratify agreements in Singapore
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 07/04/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is expected to join other Asean leaders in endorsing three important documents, including a vision for a resilient and innovative region, during the Asean Summit to be held in Singapore from April 25-28.
Smart Visas to start next month offering 4-year stays
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/01/2018
» The government is introducing a four-year visa next month for professionals called a "Smart Visa" to attract foreign experts and high-level executives to work in the country, the cabinet announced yesterday.