Thailand back in business, welcomes foreign investors : Apec told
Thailand has returned to normal and is ready for renewed visits of foreign tourists and investors, Finance minister Sommai Phasee told the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance ministers' meeting in Beijing.
While the Thai economy was weak in the first half of this year due to the previous political crisis, the post-coup government has made significant changes in restoring the country's readiness to receive tourists and investment.
Thai News Agency quoted Sommai as saying that the government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has implemented immediate economic stimulus measures to ensure a 1.5 per cent economic growth rate throughout this year.
He said that the government would adjust financial and economic structures to narrow down financial gaps among people and promote sustainable economic development.
In an interview with the Biz Talk program of China's CCTV News, Sommai said Thailand is focusing on infrastructure development and persuading the private sector to take part in the task.
He gave assurances that Thailand has returned to normal and that foreign tourists and investors, including those from China, could visit the country.
