Deputy PM Plodprasop chairs a meeting to prepare, prevent, and find solutions on emerging infectious diseases
It was agreed, at the meeting, to make a draft Order on the appointment of a chair and secretarial team under eight national sub-committees for the preparation, prevention, and solution of emerging infectious diseases.
Government publishes “Thailand’s Strategies”
Government Spokesperson held a press conference to announce that the Government has published 150,000 copies of a book “Thailand’s Strategies” as a report on the Government’s administration of state affairs for the past year as well as the future plans in order for all sectors to be well understood of Thailand’s strategies.
Chinese Foreign Minister meets with PM
The Foreign Minister of China, Mr. Wang Yi, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra at the Ivory Room, Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House.
Deputy PM attends opening ceremony of the 69th Commission Session of ESCAP
April 29, 2013, at 0900hrs, at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Surasawadee attended and delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 69th Commission Session of the United Nation Social and Economic Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Participants of the Session included Myanmar President Thein Sein, and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão of Timor Leste. Gist as follows:
Thailand-Hungary to upgrade mutual relations
April 30, 2013, at 1500hrs, Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen, and Deputy Speaker Janos Latorczai of the Hungarian National Assembly paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Phongthep Thepkanjana at the Yellow Room, Santi Maitree Building, the Government House. Gist as follows:
PM meets with Mongolian President, set to promote mutual relations and exchange of visits in all levels
April 28, 2013, at 1215hrs, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Tsakhia Elbegdorj, the President of Mongolia at the Marshal Palace. Gist as follows:
PM Attends 22nd ASEAN Summit alongside ASEAN Leaders
April 25, 2013, at 0900hrs, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra attended the 22nd ASEAN Summit along with other ASEAN leaders in order to follow up the progress on the building of ASEAN Community, ASEAN’s role in the region, planning of ASEAN’s future and to exchange opinions with other leaders on various regional issues
PM to visit Mongolia and attend 7th Conference of the Community of Democracies
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is scheduled to officially visit Mongolia and attend the 7th Conference of the Community of Democracies during April 27-29, 2013.
PM held bilateral meeting with President of Myanmar during 22nd ASEAN Summit
Deputy Government Spokesperson Pakdeeharn Himathongkham revealed result of the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the President of Myanmar that both leaders took the opportunity to follow up on the progress of various cooperation projects particularly Dawei SEZ development project.
PM thanked cabinet members and Thai legal team on the Preah Vihear case
The Government Spokesperson revealed that PM thanked cabinet members and Thai legal team on the Preah Vihear case for their hard work on the case. He also informed the press on the reschedule of the next cabinet retreat to be held on June 9-10, 2013 in Kampaeng Phet.