PM: Government ready to provide information on rice pledging scheme to Moody’s The Prime Minister assigned Ministry of Commerce to investigate and clarify rice pledging scheme’s deficit.
The Prime Minister assigned Ministry of Commerce to investigate and clarify rice pledging scheme’s deficit.
Government Spokesperson revealed PM’s duties during the past week
June 4, 2013, at 1345hrs, at the Government Press Center, Naree Smosorn Building, Government House, Government Spokesperson Teerat Ratanasevi revealed that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra informed the cabinet of her duties during the past week before the cabinet meeting began. Gist as follows:
Thailand-Sri Lanka agree on comprehensive cooperation expansion
Government Spokesperson Teerat Ratanasevi revealed detail of the meeting between Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and President Mahinda Rajapaksa of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka that both leaders agreed on the expansion of comprehensive cooperation both under the bilateral and multi-lateral frameworks.
PM hails 180 years of Thai-US relations as close allies and partners
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra attended a gala to celebrate the 180th anniversary of Thai-US relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Gist as follows:
The cabinet meeting
The cabinet met on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Some of the decisions are as follows:
National committee on space policy discusses on Thailand’s space affairs development
The national committee on space policy emphasized on utilization of space technology for the development of knowledge-based society, as well as scientific and space technology researches for sustainable development.
PM’s budget presentation (FY 2014) in the parliament
May 29, 2013, at 0930hrs, at the Parliament, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra delivered a budget presentation of the fiscal year 2014 to the members of parliament as follows:
Indian PM to visit Thailand
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of the Republic of India and wife are scheduled to pay an official visit as guests of the Thai Government during May 30-31, 2013, following an invitation made by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra after her official visit in India on January 24-26, 2013. The Indian Prime Minister will make a visit at the Government House on May 30, 2013 where he will be received with an official welcoming ceremony followed by a bilateral meeting between the two leaders.
Thai private sector’s observation visit on Japanese SMEs and OTOP marketing channels
May 24, 2013, at 1030hrs, the Thai private sector comprising 4 areas of business: supporting industry, food industry, SMEs and OTOP industry, and fashion design and lifestyle industry, had an observation visit on Japanese SMEs and OTOP marketing channels at the Antenna Shop. Government Deputy Spokesperson Harn Himathongkham revealed gist of the visit as follows:
PM boosts confidence of Japanese private sector on investment in Thailand
May 24, 2013, at 1700hrs, the Japanese private sector, comprising Mr. Hiroshi Takada, president of the Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ); Mr. Nobuhiro Endo, president of NEC Corporation; Mr. Masami Lijima, president of Mitsui & Co. Ltd.; and Mr. Masahiro Okafuji, president of Itochu Corp., had a meeting discussion with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Government Spokesperson Teerat Rattanasevi revealed gist of the meeting as follows: