Premier, deputy premier deliver economic policy to Thai ambassadors, consuls general

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Premier, deputy premier deliver economic policy to Thai ambassadors, consuls general

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has met with Thai ambassadors and consuls general worldwide to brief on government policy and guidelines in order to boost Thailand’s economy.

Ninety-eight Thai ambassadors and consuls general from around the world attended the meeting hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the topic of "the proactive diplomacy to move forward Thailand's economy”. The meeting, held for the second time this year, focused on the country's economic potentials.

The prime minister, who presided over the meting, instructed guidelines and policies while Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak handed down the economic policies with several urgent reforms and measures which would lay a solid foundation for the national economy. Those policies focus on improving the competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs, boosting international trade, increasing cooperation on shared technology and innovation, and finding more opportunities in the emerging markets.

The meeting emphasized on the enhanced promotion of economic diplomacy to improve Thailand’s competitiveness, specifically involving Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises or SMEs.

It also discussed developments in special economic zones and uses of science, technology and innovations to support digital economy.

During the meeting, the Thai ambassadors and consuls general had the opportunity to meet and discuss Thailand's economic policies with experts from various fields and representatives from the private sector, including the Federation of Thai Industries and SMEs sector. They talked about the expansion of world markets and promotion of international cooperation with the Kingdom's trading partners and integrated cooperation among various Thai agencies.

-- NNT 2015-11-14

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