Thai ambassadors to be briefed on govt policies

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Thai ambassadors to be briefed on govt policies
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- THAI AMBASSADORS and consul generals worldwide will gather in Bangkok this week to hear government policies designed to boost the economy and drive the country forward.

From Thursday to Saturday, 95 ambassadors and consuls general will attend meetings aimed at developing proactive diplomacy to boost the economy, said Foreign Affairs spokesman Sek Wannamethee yesterday.

The diplomats will discuss how to work in accordance with government policy for the good of Thailand.

The diplomatic-level meeting will place special emphasis on trade, and topics such as how to promote investment between Thailand and the countries in which they are based.

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha will join the meeting on Friday to deliver his policies on how to support the work of the government with purpose and unity.

The policies will also focus on how to create confidence in Thailand, as well as maintain a good image of the country.

Economic strategies

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak will on the same day hold discussions and exchange views with the envoys on economic strategies.

During the three-day meeting, the National Reform Steering Assembly president will clarify the progress of the country's reform efforts.

The ambassadors and consuls general will also meet with leading members of the private sector to gain information that aims to be useful in promoting the country's businesses in foreign markets.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Thai-ambassadors-to-be-briefed-on-govt-policies-30272545.html


-- The Nation 2015-11-09

[siliconvalley]

Invest in Thailand? Wow, does the Thai government really think other countries don't follow how their citizens are treated here. How they are singled out in every way. Farangs who get their house and land stolen. How the law protects Thais even when they are the ones being vicimized. British girl raped, tell the bar to close on time. Farang bashes another farang, 6.2million baht fine. 160 baht bar bill, get beat up. Farang tax. Stopping ever farang to see if they brought their license. When Bangkok got flooded, Seagates facility was ruined, from a foreseeable seasonal rain. If Thailand was sincere about investment, it should begin by allowing farangs a process to get citizenship. Not just visas. Because once given citizenship, true change can come from within, politically.

Can you imagine the police being headed by western thinking? The trade off may be to great, which is why I came. California became much like a police state. But I believe there can be balance.

[IamNoone88]

Well it should be a very short meeting with even shorter content notes.

[fred Kubasa]

Good idea the Ambassadors know something about the Thai government so,

maybe they can minimize the use of the usual " Huh ?, and Wat ?

[Srikcir]

Perhaps they could hold this meeting at a beer garden. At least for the ambassadors they could make themselves useful.

[bangon04]

"Thai ambassadors to be briefed on govt policies"

Well actually that is such a good idea. It is always a mystery why foreign governments do not bother to brief their ambassadors on the government policies they are supposed to explain and defend.

Perhaps the foreigners can learn something from this great new Thai initiative.

[NongKhaiKid]

Well it should be a very short meeting with even shorter content notes.

So the Foreign Ministry conducts a briefing, hands out a script and asks for the impossible by telling the officials to stick to the script and not talk too much !