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	&quot;We must raise our competitiveness to equal that of our neighbours, especially with some countries that can be considered to be both partners and significant economic competitors,&quot; Prayuth said during his weekly TV programme.</div>
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Prayuth says Thailand needs to increase competitiveness following AEC integration

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Prayuth says Thailand needs to increase competitiveness following AEC integration

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said Friday night that Thailand needs to increase its competitiveness to be able to compete against neighbouring countries especially after the country joins the Asean Economic Community late 2015.

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