Lite Beer Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thailand seeks Italy’s partnership in strengthening ASEAN cooperationBy English News ROME, Sept 12 – Thailand and Italy have expressed optimism that the formation of the ASEAN Committee in Rome (ACR) would enhance the relationship and cooperation between the Southeast Asian region and the southern European country.The issue was discussed in a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her Italian counterpart Enrico Letta during which they also talked about an initiative to link 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and partners of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which include Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand.Ms Yingluck said the initiative, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), would also benefit Italy, if negotiated successfully. It would create the world’s largest trading bloc.The Thai prime minister expressed her appreciation to Italy for hosting the 10th Asia-European Meeting (ASEM) in Milan on October 9-10 next year.Ms Yingluck emphasised Thailand’s determination to promote economic, trade and investment development and strengthen relationship in various aspects, including anti-human trafficking.She said Thailand, in its capacity as a member of the Human Rights Council, has given importance to human rights and people’s fundamental rights.Leaders of the two countries also witnessed the signing of three memorandums of understanding on developing small- and medium-sized enterprises, cooperation between the Thailand’s Board of Investment and the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade, and military cooperation. (MCOT online news) -- TNA 2013-09-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post laurentbkk Posted September 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2013 I wonder if they talked about the 2 Italians kidnapped by Thai police some weeks ago .... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cekipa Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I wonder if they talked about the 2 Italians kidnapped by Thai police some weeks ago .... Yes, they did. Actually, she said that it was all a "misunderstanding" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted September 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2013 I wonder if they talked about the 2 Italians kidnapped by Thai police some weeks ago .... Yes, they did. Actually, she said that it was all a "misunderstanding" Yea, there were police involved in the sting but they were off duty at the time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Are the Italians now ok and out of any kind of danger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selftaopath Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I wonder how any trade agreements with Thailand will effect costs of imports here? The intention/agreement indicated reciprocity correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceSmith Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Let me think... What does Italy and Thailand have in common? Oh yes! --> Special price for you my friend! Edited September 12, 2013 by BruceSmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooky2 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The problem with Yingluck is she misinterprets the courtesy that other countries give her for being a pm from her country where she believes it's some kind of a trade cooperation. It's easy to understand that she doesn't understand courtesy because it doesn't exist in Thailand. Not in their vocab. Yingluck must really feel insecure about the AEC continually trying to be recognized by countries outside the AEC. I'm sure she's having fun traveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marell Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Good shopping in Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Are the Italians now ok and out of any kind of danger? We should only know after the 1st shipment of rice arrives in Genoa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungmi Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Let me think... What does Italy and Thailand have in common? Oh yes! --> Special price for you my friend! Thaksin and Berlustconi? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted September 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2013 Let me think... What does Italy and Thailand have in common? Oh yes! --> Special price for you my friend! Thaksin and Berlustconi? Thaksin and Berlustconi? You said it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee123 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 she does realise the Italy doesn't have an economy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Mafia link up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggold Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The problem with Yingluck is she misinterprets the courtesy that other countries give her for being a pm from her country where she believes it's some kind of a trade cooperation. It's easy to understand that she doesn't understand courtesy because it doesn't exist in Thailand. Not in their vocab. Yingluck must really feel insecure about the AEC continually trying to be recognized by countries outside the AEC. I'm sure she's having fun traveling. The problem is I didn't think an EU country can make independent trade agreements, I thought it all has to go through the Euro parliament? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryman Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Whats Italy got to do with ASEAN , oh ! they are going to have an office there, another excuse for overseas junkets,at the tax payers expense of course. relax Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surangw Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 wasn't it an italian partnership that left that elevated highway abandoned ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 wasn't it an italian partnership that left that elevated highway abandoned ? The abandoned project I think you are referring to was known as the Hopewell Project (HK based). A modern day monument to Thai government business acumen. Italthai is a big Thai construction company. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I wonder if they talked about the 2 Italians kidnapped by Thai police some weeks ago .... Yes, they did. Actually, she said that it was all a "misunderstanding" Well the way I understood it she offered them a special price on rice to help make up for the misunderstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Italia - known for its powerhouse economy, anti-corruption and crime stance, and excellent judicial system. You can see the connection at once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 "She said Thailand, in its capacity as a member of the Human Rights Council, has given importance to human rights and people’s fundamental rights." She insists on being clueless. Send back all her advisers that Thaksin got for her and go to any bar and she will get better advice. Let's see now what is it she is telling the world? 1 She is bringing unity to Thailand 2 She is bringing democracy to Thailand 3 Thailand has given importance to human rights and people’s fundamental rights. Won't be long now and the world will be flocking to Thailand so they can learn how to accomplish such legendary prodigious feats in their own country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 wasn't it an italian partnership that left that elevated highway abandoned ? Did she really understand their Italenglish...?? and better did they even understand her Thinglish...? Is there a video of this anywhere...?? Would love to Hear the discussion .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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