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Commerce Ministry, NIDA establish province groups trade plan
Minister of Commerce Apiradi Tantraporn has said the Ministry of Commerce has worked with NIDA to establish a 5-year trade strategy to 18 provincial groups for 2017-2021. The strategy is designated for agencies under the Ministry, starting from September.
She has said the plan has been refined through workshops with the related government agencies and private companies, with different positioning assigned to each province group.
The upper-northern provincial group will be tasked as the center for creative industry, agricultural innovations, and healthy foods; while the lower northern group will concentrate on trade and services to Indochina and act as a gateway to Myanmar. The upper central group will house the environmental-friendly industrial cluster and innovations and logistics. The eastern group will be the center for organic fruits, high-tech industries, clean industries, and health tourism.
The upper northeastern region group is assigned as the center for Mekong River Region trade and gateway to the East and China. The Andaman Sea side of southern region will be host creative economy cities for food sciences and quality tourism center, while the southern border provinces will host innovative agricultural cities and act as a gateway to the southern ASEAN countries.
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A former vice premier of the People’s Republic of China and his entourage on Tuesday signed a book to express his condolences on the passing of HM the late King at the Grand Palace. Another important person who paid respects to HM the late King is President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Jin Liqun. The president laid a wreath before the body of HM the late King and signed the condolence book.
Meanwhile, people from many provinces continuously traveled to the Grand Palace to pay respects before the body of HM the late King. HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn sponsored ancient Thai desserts to be given to the mourners.
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Addressing the press Wednesday, Deputy Education Minister M.L. Panadda Disakul said Thailand’s top production companies and China International Broadcasting Network have struck a deal to produce a TV series that features the teachings of His Majesty King Rama IX.
M.L. Panadda, who presided over the signing ceremony, said the program is aimed at inspiring the public to be more productive and successful through the promotion of favorite recreation activities of His Majesty.
The series will be aired in Thailand and China, said the Deputy Minister, remarking that it would play a vital role in promoting Thai culture abroad.
The Deputy Education Minister also disclosed that the love and respect for the revered monarch remain strong among Thai citizens and would be so for many years to come.
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Nakhon Sawan holds exhibition “Still on my mind” commemorating King Bhumibol
The exhibition, taking place in front of Nakhon Sawan Municipality, features a model of a royal rainmaking aircraft and the Chai Pattana water turbine, both being outstanding projects undertaken by His Majesty for the benefit of the people of Thailand.
Also on display at the exhibition is a Chinese puppet lion traditionally used in the funeral ceremonies of respected elders and teachers. The puppet lion is the only piece of its kind in Thailand and will be included in the royal cremation ceremony for King Bhumibol. It will also be burned at the end of the ceremony.
In addition, the venue features an exhibition of 89 photographs telling the story of the lives of Nakhon Sawan residents and their personal impressions of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The exhibition in front of Nakhon Sawan Municipality continues until February 1st; there is no charge for entry.
Meanwhile at Somdet Phra Srinakarindra Park in Roi Et Province, Governor Sarit Witoon along with the local Red Cross Society, government officials, and the general public took part in a merit-making ceremony, giving alms to 200 monks from Wat Pa Kung, in dedication to King Bhumibol. Monks at the ceremony also gave special talks for the purpose of acknowledging the generosity of those in attendance and to lift their spirits.
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