Thailand, Tajikistan agree to boost trade, investment

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Thailand, Tajikistan agree to boost trade, investment
By English News



TAJIKISTAN: -- Thai and Tajikistani leaders today agreed to strengthen ties and expand trade and investment between the two countries.

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her entourage arrived in Dushanbe, the capital, today and met with Tajikistani President Emomalii Rahmon.

The premier is on an official trip to Tajikistan and Pakistan from today through Wednesday.

Ms Yingluck was officially welcomed at the presidential palace. The meeting of the two leaders was held before a full meeting of both groups took place.

The leaders agreed to foster relations and expand trade and investment between the two countries.

Tajikistan is a potential market for Thai goods and is a gateway to Afghanistan, Central Asia and the Middle East. The country is also endowed with natural resources and has low-cost labour. Apart from trade and investments, Thailand is ready to also collaborate with Tajikistan in terms of food processing, halal food, packaging, and the jewellery businesses.

On a related note, Ms Yingluck said she welcomed Tajikistan's Somon Air which is keen to open direct flights from the capital of Dushanbe to Bangkok to promote tourism in Thailand. Only 438 Tajikistani tourists visiting Thailand last year.

After their discussions, the two leaders witnessed the signing of an agreement on visa exemptions for diplomatic and official/service passport holders. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-08-20

[OzMick]

Oh well, that's something to look forward to; certainly justifies the expense of the trip.

My little inter-active children's game "Where in the World is Yingluk Shinawatra" looks like it might need links to Encyclopedia Brittanica and World Atlas. Might have to be upgraded to university level as her destinations become increasingly obscure.

The good news is the the frustrating and increasingly futile goal, to catch her in parliament, remains as difficult as ever.

Edited August 20, 2013 by OzMick

[MaxLee]

Aaaaawww, so that's why the PM is so late for her cabinet meetings because she has to make a detour to Tajikistan,..." ooops sorry , but two of my Pheu Thai subordinates take the blame for covering up MY personal travel expenses....

Edited August 20, 2013 by MaxLee

[GentlemanJim]

Aaaaah. The Jewellry businesses! That deal finishes off recent agreements in Africa nicely then!

[Nickymaster]

After their discussions, the two leaders witnessed the signing of an agreement on visa exemptions for diplomatic and official/service passport holders. (MCOT online news)

Do you need a Prime Minister of a country that is in recession to witness this?? Unbelievable! Thailand is in a mess both politically and economically and the PM goes to Tajikistan. I really can't believe all of this.

At least she is wearing red.

[dcutman]

Oh well, that's something to look forward to; certainly justifies the expense of the trip.

My little inter-active children's game "Where in the World is Yingluk Shinawatra" looks like it might need links to Encyclopedia Brittanica and World Atlas. Might have to be upgraded to university level as her destinations become increasingly obscure.

The good news is the the frustrating and increasingly futile goal, to catch her in parliament, remains as difficult as ever.

Had to check the CIA World Factbook.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ti.html

!44 in the world on exports

138 in the world on imports.

189 in GDP

I guess there are worst countries she could consider to boost Thailands trade and investment, but not many.

[Pimay1]

Oh well, that's something to look forward to; certainly justifies the expense of the trip.

My little inter-active children's game "Where in the World is Yingluk Shinawatra" looks like it might need links to Encyclopedia Brittanica and World Atlas. Might have to be upgraded to university level as her destinations become increasingly obscure.

The good news is the the frustrating and increasingly futile goal, to catch her in parliament, remains as difficult as ever.

Had to check the CIA World Factbook.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ti.html

!44 in the world on exports

138 in the world on imports.

189 in GDP

I guess there are worst countries she could consider to boost Thailands trade and investment, but not many.

They should make a good team. Tajikistan ranks as 157 on the corruption index out of 174 countries.

[NongKhaiKid]

After their discussions, the two leaders witnessed the signing of an agreement on visa exemptions for diplomatic and official/service passport holders. (MCOT online news)

Do you need a Prime Minister of a country that is in recession to witness this?? Unbelievable! Thailand is in a mess both politically and economically and the PM goes to Tajikistan. I really can't believe all of this.

At least she is wearing red.

Yes, BBC Business News reports the country is in recession, IN Channel quoted depressing financial figures which are expected to get worse and Thai Airways staff union calls on the whole board to resign over mismanagement which caused an B6.4 Billion loss in the 2nd quarter yet the PM is off visiting a country most Thais have never heard of..

In most countries there would be hell to pay for the government but not here and there won't be even when they bankrupt the country as there is no accountability. Not to worry though as the family money will be ok.

[Nickymaster]

After their discussions, the two leaders witnessed the signing of an agreement on visa exemptions for diplomatic and official/service passport holders. (MCOT online news)

Do you need a Prime Minister of a country that is in recession to witness this?? Unbelievable! Thailand is in a mess both politically and economically and the PM goes to Tajikistan. I really can't believe all of this.

At least she is wearing red.

Ah ok now I understand. I just read that today is the second reading of the charter review bill.

Edited August 20, 2013 by Nickymaster

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TAJIKISTAN
PM promotes Thailand's water management efforts
Piyanart Srivalo
The Nation

Tajikistan - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has called for all stakeholders to team up together to resolve the world's water problems.

"Unfortunately, nearly a billion people around the world cannot access clean water," she said.

Yingluck was delivering her speech to the High Level International Conference on Water Cooperation in the Republic of Tajikistan and told of Thailand's efforts at water management.

She was invited by President Emomalii Rahmon of Tajikistan who earlier paid an official visit to Thailand and attended the 2nd AsiaPacific Water Summit in May.

Representatives from over 30 countries are taking part in the conference.

Citing a World Development Report, Yingluck said by the year 2030, about 47 percent of the world’s population would be living in areas with serious water problems.

" [They] would be the main cause of several political conflicts and war in the near future," she said. Yingluck quoted the World Metrological Organisation as reporting that climate change and natural disasters like floods and tsunamis - as well as rising global temperatures and sea levels - would also be a threat to human life around the world.

" We cannot live in this world in the midst of fear of natural disaster. That’s why we need to help each other to handle these challenges before it is too late," she said.

The PM said Thailand would invest $US12 billion (Bt379 billion) to build a water management project based on the restoration of the ecosystem balance concept.

The government would also manage water resources for agricultural and industrial sectors.

Under this scheme, floodways and natural canals would be used to manage Thailand's water resources. Forest restoration is also a top priority to mitigate the impact of soil erosion.

Yingluck said Thailand was developing a water and flood information centre to predict weather conditions and flood waterflow. Real time satellite imaging, closed circuit television, and computer modelling will enhance the capacity to predict and prevent natural disasters.

The PM said Thailand would support the integrated water and related resources managementbased Basin Development Strategy run by the mekong River Commission. It was aimed at managing the water resources in Lan Chang and the mekong River which is the longest waterway in the Southeast Asia region.


-- The Nation 2013-08-20

[Chao Lao Beach]

On a related note, Ms Yingluck said she welcomed Tajikistan's Somon Air which is keen to open direct flights from the capital of Dushanbe to Bangkok to promote tourism in Thailand. Only 438 Tajikistani tourists visiting Thailand last year.

A Cessna 172 should do it ok.

[clockman]

For Thailand, to talk about water management. With there track record of mismanagement. !! of water resources.

[Pimay1]

Yingluck was delivering her speech to the High Level International Conference on Water Cooperation in the Republic of Tajikistan and told of Thailand's efforts at water management.

Getting ready to start any day now at a canal near you.

[MaxLee]

PM promotes Thailand's water management efforts

Protect Bangkok and flood the rest??? Bye bye, I'm going to Ibiza

[Emdog]

pouring from the empty into the void

[Emdog]

pouring from the empty into the void

[Neilly]

Yingluck said Thailand was developing a water and flood information centre to predict weather conditions and flood waterflow.

And they believed every word of it

[TackyToo]

I assume most of the people in Tajikistan don't even know where Thailand is and have no access to information about the LOS. Hence, it's probably the last region to find customers for rotten rice.

[TonyBeding]

Very nice, Thailand is very lucky. God bless Thailand.

[lostmebike]

Yingluck was delivering her speech to the High Level International Conference on Water Cooperation in the Republic of Tajikistan and told of Thailand's efforts at water management

And what water management might that be then?The same management that involves blocked drainage up and down the country. The very same water management where the rivers and tributaries are at most 2 metres deep and have never been dredged? Or the flood defence program that is rife with officials putting project funding, government money into their own pockets??? Something to be proud of there YL!

'Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her entourage were on an official trade talk visit' or another expense-busting jaunt?

[Soutpeel]

Is rice part of the staple diet in Tajikistan ?....if so, one suspects Dear Yingluck is trying to find new countries to flog dodgy Thai rice to in an attempt to reduce Thailand Riceburg...