PM concerned on drought and smog problems
The Government Spokesperson revealed the Prime Minister’s concern on drought and smog problems, and would tighten the law to tackle the problems. PM also assigned Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Ministry of Commerce to attend to distribution of domestic fruits.
Government insists 2-trillion-Baht investment truly benefits infrastructure project development at a regional level
Two -trillion-Baht investment truly benefits infrastructure project development at a regional level (neighboring countries and ASEAN). The Government’s concepts for the national infrastructure development are:
PM’s press conference on the success of Papua New Guinea’s visit
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra gave an interview on the success of her Papua New Guinea’s visit.
Thailand-New Zealand aim to increase trade and investment value as well as to improve bilateral mechanism and policies
March 22, 2013, at 1300hrs (local time), Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra attended the official welcoming ceremony in a Maori traditional style, which included a performance of Maori warriors, welcome speeches from Maori seniors and nose-touching greetings, at the Government House Pavilion, Auckland, followed by the review of honor guards. Then, PM Yingluck had a bilateral discussion with the Prime Minister of New Zealand. PM’s Secretary General Suranand Vejajiva revealed detail of the discussion as follows:
PM attends dinner reception at the Government House of New Zealand
March 22, 2013, at the Langham Hotel, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra attended a cocktail reception together with the Thai private sector before leaving for the Government House of New Zealand where a dinner reception, hosted by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, was held in honor of PM Yingluck’s state visit to the country. PM Yingluck thanked the Prime Minister of New Zealand and was pleased with the cordial relations between the two countries.
Former Italian PM commends the Government’s economic policy
March 21, 2013, at 0900hrs, Professor Romano Prodi, former Prime Minister of Italy and former President of the European Commission, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinwatra at the Ivory Room, Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House on the occasion of his visit to Thailand as a keynote speaker for the 4th ASEAN event series “Bridges-Dialogue Towards a Culture of Peace”. Army lieutenant Sunisa Lertpakawat, Government’s deputy spokesperson revealed detail of the meeting as follows:
PM to visit New Zealand and Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is scheduled to make official visits to New Zealand during March 21-24, 2013, and the Independent State of Papua New Guinea during March 24-25, 2013.
A royal visit of HRH Prince Philippe of Belgium at the Government House
March 18, 2013, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinwatra received an audience of HRH Prince Philippe of Belgium at the Government House before proceeding with the discussion of state affairs.
Government Spokesman: 2.2 trillion Baht loan for investment on transportation infrastructure development is timely
The Government Spokesman insisted that the 2.2 trillion Baht loan for the investment on transportation infrastructure development is timely and confirmed that the Government was able to pay back all debts in full.
PM: SMEs, OTOP and community enterprises are essential for the mobilization of national economy
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra presided over the launching of a campaign to promote Thai SMEs and OTOP to the world. The cooperation for this campaign requires integrating forces from 5 ministries and 6 government banks in order to reinforce and develop Thai business owners’ capacity.