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Mekong-US Partnership Heralds United Future
September 15, 2020
The United States launched the new Mekong-US Partnership, which will build on decades of collaboration and $3.5 billion (110 billion baht) in US assistance provided under the Lower Mekong Initiative over the past 11 years.
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ASEAN's Easing of Vehicle Test Rules to Mostly Benefit Thai Automakers
September 15, 2020
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will dispense with the testing for cars already tested and certified by the production country.
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Cabinet Approves Long-Term Tourist Visas
September 15, 2020
The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to allow in foreign tourists who agree to 14-day quarantine and stay for at least 90 days, to help the flagging economy.
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Thailand Mulls Path Linking Indian and Pacific Oceans
September 14, 2020
For decades, Thailand had an ambitious plan of dredging a canal through the country’s narrowest point to link the Indian and the Pacific Oceans, bypassing the Strait of Malacca and potentially cutting travel time by five days.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Likely This Year
September 12, 2020
With Thailand expected to begin human trials of its potential coronavirus vaccine this year, the Ministry of Public Health will seek the cabinet’s approval for a 3-billion-baht budget to support vaccine development and technology transfer in the country.
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NESDC to Reboot Thai Canal Plan
September 11, 2020
The state planning unit looks set to host public hearings and begin new feasibility studies of the so-called Thai Canal or 9A canal route and a double-track railway linking Chumphon and Ranong.
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Foreign IT Firms Eyeing EEC Investment
September 11, 2020
Two giant foreign IT firms have expressed interest in spending 30-40 billion baht each in investment in the Digital Park Thailand, a 700-rai area in Chon Buri meant to serve as a regional hub for digital innovation.
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State Continues to Push Bio-economy
September 11, 2020
Goal is to add value to agriculture
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Thailand: A Surge in Corn Production
September 11, 2020
Thailand anticipates a surge in corn production for MY2020/21 due to an increase in planted area and good weather.
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