THAI-CHINA RELATIONS

10,000 Chinese couples to wed in Thailand

Thailand on Wednesday welcomed reports that thousands of Chinese couples plan to hold their wedding parties in Thailand this year.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the events would certainly help boost tourism for Thailand and that between China and Thailand.

He conveyed the message during a meeting with Fe Juakhoo, president of foreign relation association of China who is visiting Thailand as a guest of Thai government between January 18 and 23.

The visit is also marking the 35 th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Thailand and China.

Abhisit told Mr Feng that Thailand is thankfulness that China conducted an honourable reception for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn whho visited Beijing on December 8 last year to receive "Chinese Connection - Top Ten International Friends" award.

The premier also hailed the excellent relationship between both countries which has been increased in political and economic aspects.

Feng was quoted as telling Abhisit that both countries plan to conduct many activities to celebrate the 35 th anniversary of the mutual ties which will include tournaments of golf, badminton and rally from Bangkok to Bejing.

-- The Nation 2010-01-20

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OMG! I can already picture the threat to the region's shark population (that's a lot of shark's fin soup) :-)

Thought it was Moonies, 10,000 getting married at once

Yes 10 000 Chinese, will definitely boost tourism and make up few million in lost tourists

They should be given citizenship as well. Probably one of the easiest ways to improve the local economy over the long term. More Indians and Israelis as well.

Hmmm..it's only in the Thai press*...not Chinese.

Maybe they're mixed up?

10,000 couples

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* 2009:

Phuket Love: Bliss for 10,000 Chinese Couples

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New wine in old Bottles or Old wine in new Bottles....

To Be Or Not To Be

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They should be given citizenship as well. Probably one of the easiest ways to improve the local economy over the long term. More Indians and Israelis as well.

Naw... Let them walk in from Burma or Laos, or jump ship along the coast, like back in the good old days. Then they can marry their way into citizenship!

It doesn't work (citizenship) if you fly in though, ask most any farang who's been here a while.

It doesn't matter how you get here, ID cards are issued at the amphur level.

He conveyed the message during a meeting with Fe Juakhoo, president of foreign relation association of China who is visiting Thailand as a guest of Thai government between January 18 and 23.

The visit is also marking the 35 th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Thailand and China.

I honestly would like to know if Abhisit has never been on the receiving end of a Mao tai toast.

Christ almighty is this news?

35 years. Gambai lets go to karaoke

Edited January 20, 201016 yr by Thai at Heart