China's Li vows to deepen Sino-Thai relations

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Li vows to deepen Sino-Thai relations
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
The Nation


Visiting Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang reviews a guard of honour at Government House yesterday where he was greeted by his Thai counterpart Yingluck Shinawatra.

China to consider visa waiver for Thai tourists

BANGKOK: -- Visiting Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang yesterday cemented his country's long-term partnership with Thailand with a number of proposals and pacts for cooperation, and received Bangkok's full support to set up a clearing house for the use of the yuan.

Li began his three-day official trip yesterday with a visit to Parliament and later held a meeting with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

During bilateral discussions, Yingluck and Li exchanged views on a wide range of issues, including a plan to boost trade of farm products such as rubber, palm oil and rice. China has accepted Thailand's invitation to invest in agricultural-product processing in Thailand, Yingluck said.

The Thai government also supported a Chinese proposal to set up a special bank for infrastructure development to finance physical connectivity in the region, and have a clearing house in Thailand for use of the yuan to avoid exchange rate risks, she said.

The central banks of the two countries would work on these issues in detail later, she told a press briefing after the meeting.

To enhance people-to-people ties and tourism, China would consider a Thai proposal to waiver visas for Thais visiting China, she said.

Li said the visa waiver would boost tourism between the two countries. Chinese tourists to Thailand could increase up to 5 million this year, he noted.

In Parliament, the Chinese premier met Parliament President Somsak Kiatsuranont and Senate Speaker Nikom Wiratpanij. A number of diplomatic representatives, Chinese officials and representatives from a Chinese-Thai association also attended the special sessions.

Prior to Li's arrival, Parliament was considering a memorandum of understanding on trans-border transportation to facilitate cross-border trade and tourism between Thailand, Laos and China. The pact was intentionally considered in the session coinciding with Li's visit, to mark the relations and facilitate regional transport connectivity, said Somsak.

"As the two premiers [Thai and Chinese] would sign an MoU on transportation, may I propose that Premier Li consider upgrading Road No 3 [R3] in Laos to a four-lane highway for smooth connection between China, Laos and Thailand," he said.

In a rare address to the Thai Parliament, the Chinese premier said he had many plans to enhance relations between China and Thailand in all aspects, including economic and people-to-people ties.

China will boost two-way trade with Thailand to US$100 billion by 2015 and will buy more Thai farm products, notably rubber in the next five years, he said.

"We know rubber is an important product for Thailand. We have a plan to buy more and will have a mechanism for this item in particular," he said.

To do so, China proposed to have a special bank to use "our local currency" for financial transactions and trade, he said.

On connectivity, China proposed that Thailand consider its high-speed-train technology. "This project would not only lift the living standards of Thai people but also of all Asean people," he said. Li will attend an exhibition on high-speed-trains at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre today.

Lin remarked on the great love Thai people have for the panda Lin Ping. "Some Thais even paid for a trip to China to accompany Lin Ping home. I'm glad to hear how Thai people love her. I promise that Lin Ping will return to Thailand soon, when she has found a mate," he said, drawing big applause from MPs.

At Government House, officials signed a number of memorandums of understanding for cooperation on energy, education, science and investment.

One of the MoUs provides for Thailand to partly pay for Chinese investment in infrastructure through farm products such as rice and rubber.

Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt signed with his Chinese counterpart an MoU that may allow Thailand to repay China part of the construction cost of the high-speed-rail project with farm products.


-- The Nation 2013-10-12

[jaltsc]

"China would consider a Thai proposal to waiver visas for Thais visiting China."

China...The only country in the world where Thais could help them improve the way they drive.

[soi41]

The Shinowattras is already running the country, what more can China ask for??

[Mampara]

They don't need the Thai people. They need the countries resources.+ the country is very strategically placed in Asia.

[Frank James]

How long before this country is a wholly owned subsidiary of China?

[MaxLee]

The Shinowattras is already running the country, what more can China ask for??

The Thai government also supported a Chinese proposal to set up a special bank for infrastructure development to finance physical connectivity in the region, and have a clearing house in Thailand for use of the yuan to avoid exchange rate risks, she said.

Yep this is more and more becoming "Shina", originating from "China", a Chinese based central Bank will ease the corruption and the rip-offs of Thailand's taxpayers' money, in order to avoid International World banks and related institutes....

More brainwashing, more police state military controlled COMMUNISM media and so called "socialized appropriate, and a major threats to social media, since Facebook is already banned in China....

[rfukata]

China, Thailand agree on High Speed rail

(article clip from NHK-Japan online)

China and Thailand have agreed to begin consultations on a plan to build a high-speed railway in Thailand.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra held a summit on Friday in Bangkok.

The Thai government said the two leaders agreed to launch a commission to study the feasibility and to share technologies and information for the high-speed railway linking Bangkok and northeastern city of Nongkhai.

After the meeting, Shinawatra told reporters that Thailand hopes to cooperate with the Chinese government on the railway project.

The Thai government says China is the first country to start consultations on a particular high-speed railway line.

China is outdoing Japan and other countries that are also ........Oct. 11, 2013 - Updated 17:53 UTC

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UPDATE:
China to import 1 mil tons of Thai rice in 5 years

BANGKOK, 12 October 2013 (NNT) – China will import 1 million tons of Thai rice in the next 5 years, while looking to get hands on Thailand’s 2.2 billion baht infrastructure plan.

Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China Li Keqiang, during his official trip to the Kingdom of Thailand on October 11-13, rendered his speech upon his arrival at the Government House where he was welcomed by the Thai officials. Prime Minister Li Keqiang said China was adamant in purchasing up to 1 million tons of Thai rice within 5 years’ time, while expressing his willingness to import more Thai para rubber and help Thailand establish its own management mechanism for agricultural products.

He also expressed his desire to take part in Thailand’s high-speed train project as China can help bring in the technology in rail system, which will in turn enhance the life quality of the Thai people.

Chinese Premier went on to say that China will exempt visa for Thai passport holders in a bid to facilitate Thai tourists who want to visit China.

Bilateral trade between Thailand and China this year totaled 70 billion US dollars which increased eight-fold compared to last year’s figure as China is Thailand’s main importer for para rubber.


-- NNT 2013-10-12

[MaxLee]

UPDATE:

China to import 1 mil tons of Thai rice in 5 years

BANGKOK, 12 October 2013 (NNT) – China will import 1 million tons of Thai rice in the next 5 years, while looking to get hands on Thailand’s 2.2 billion baht infrastructure plan.

Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China Li Keqiang, during his official trip to the Kingdom of Thailand on October 11-13, rendered his speech upon his arrival at the Government House where he was welcomed by the Thai officials. Prime Minister Li Keqiang said China was adamant in purchasing up to 1 million tons of Thai rice within 5 years’ time, while expressing his willingness to import more Thai para rubber and help Thailand establish its own management mechanism for agricultural products.

He also expressed his desire to take part in Thailand’s high-speed train project as China can help bring in the technology in rail system, which will in turn enhance the life quality of the Thai people.

Chinese Premier went on to say that China will exempt visa for Thai passport holders in a bid to facilitate Thai tourists who want to visit China.

Bilateral trade between Thailand and China this year totaled 70 billion US dollars which increased eight-fold compared to last year’s figure as China is Thailand’s main importer for para rubber.

-- NNT 2013-10-12

Yup, it helps the Pheu Thai to save face and brag that China and business with China is sooooo international unlike with the other outdated Falang Nations, screw those, oh dear. "We import take from Falang and give Zero in return

[chuang]

How long before this country is a wholly owned subsidiary of China?

Why can't some people use some sense...

[Lite Beer]

Thailand, China mutually agree to deepen bilateral cooperation
By English News:

BANGKOK, Oct 12 --Thailand and China have agreed to strengthen the good bilateral relations and cooperation between both countries.

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra welcomed her Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang at the Government House on Friday as the Chinese premier was on official visit to Thailand as guest of the Thai government during October 11-13.

Ms Yingluck, then held bilateral talks with Mr Li, discussing ways to enhance the Thailand – China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership by strengthening close cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

In a joint press conference after the meeting, Ms Yingluck said China is Thailand's friendly neighbor and her country agrees on Li's proposals for further development of bilateral relations, adding that Thailand is ready to take the opportunity of his visit to promote cooperation in all fields and upgrade long-term development of China-Thailand relations.

Thailand has requested to open a Consulate General in Qingdao while Chinal has requested to open a Consulate General in Phuket.

Ms Yingluck said Thailand is ready to work with China to boost cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, energy, agriculture and people-to-people exchanges, and strive to achieve the target of increasing bilateral trade to US$100 billion by 2015.

Thailand welcomes Chinese participation in the construction of its high-speed railway system, and supports China's proposal to establish an Asia infrastructure investment bank, she said.

The Thai premier states that Thailand also hails the new ASEAN-China cooperation initiatives proposed by Li, and will make active contributions to developing ASEAN-China relations.

Thailand is the current country coordinator for ASEAN-China relations.

Mr Li said Beijing is also ready to work with Bangkok to implement the Joint Action Plan on China-Thailand Strategic Cooperation and a memorandum of understanding on sustainable development so as to benefit the peoples of both nations.

Regarding cooperation on infrastructure construction, Mr Li said China is willing to actively participate in the construction of high-speed railways in Thailand and promote regional inter-connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.

Both sides will further talk on visa exemptions for regular passport holders and closer cooperation on culture and education so as to promote the friendship between the people of the two countries.

Afte the talks, Ms Yingluck and Mr Li jointly witnessed the signing of several important bilateral agreements. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2013-10-12

[bkk_mike]

The Shinowattras is already running the country, what more can China ask for??

 

 

 The Thai government also supported a Chinese proposal to set up a special bank for infrastructure development to finance physical connectivity in the region, and have a clearing house in Thailand for use of the yuan to avoid exchange rate risks, she said.

 

Yep this is more and more becoming "Shina", originating from "China", a Chinese based central Bank will ease the corruption and the rip-offs of Thailand's taxpayers' money, in order to avoid International World banks and related institutes....

 

More brainwashing, more police state military controlled COMMUNISM media and so called "socialized appropriate, and a major threats to social media, since Facebook is already banned in China....

I think you'll find the Chinese bank idea is to try and reduce corruption opportunities.

After all, getting caught with your hand in the cookie jar comes with a death sentence in China, where in Thailand, nothing happens, other than possibly a move to a less public role.

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[SinglePot]

"Lin remarked on the great love Thai people have for the panda Lin Ping. "Some Thais even paid for a trip to China to accompany Lin Ping home. I'm glad to hear how Thai people love her. I promise that Lin Ping will return to Thailand soon, when she has found a mate," he said, drawing big applause from MPs."

The soft furry face of the Panda. Behind the hard nosed Communist schisters, Not to be trusted.

[SinglePot]

They don't need the Thai people. They need the countries resources.+ the country is very strategically placed in Asia.

And a railway through Thailand would be very useful for them, wouldn't it.

[ratcatcher]

How long before this country is a wholly owned subsidiary of China?

How long before "this country is a wholly owned subsidiary of China"

There you go Frank.

[boomerangutang]

All the talk about money money money, with a cutsy-cuddly mention of a panda, which necessitated smiles all around.

No mention of environmental or humanitarian issues. The word Tibet was not mentioned, nor Taiwan. Probably not even the problems in the S.China Sea.

Here's what I'd like Ms Yingluck to have mentioned, but it would have been impossible:

Mr. Li, I hear that N.Korean asylum seekers, who swim across the frigid Yalu River at night, are taken by Chinese police to prison, or they're shipped back to N.Korea. Same for any N.Koreans who are caught traveling silently through China and Laos - trying to get to the safety of the S.Korean embassy in Bangkok. Mr. Li, why can't you simply allow them safe passage to Seoul? They're already prosecuted, dirt poor and miserable. Why compound their misery?