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During a bilateral meeting, Thai Foreign Minister Sangiampongsa praised the Philippines' rapid economic growth under President Marcos Jr., highlighting expanding economic ties and increased trade and investment between the two nations.
Thai Minister Highlights Philippines' Economic Growth and Calls for Stronger Bilateral Cooperation
Sangiampongsa declared that the Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the region during a bilateral meeting with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo in Makati City on July 4, as reported by the Philippine News Agency.
“I expressed my admiration for the economic performance of the Philippines under President (Ferdinand) Marcos Jr. that has made the Philippines one of the fastest-growing economies in the region,” Sangiampongsa told reporters in a press conference following the meeting.
The Thai foreign minister's favorable evaluation emphasizes the expanding economic ties between Bangkok and Manila.
According to Sangiampongsa (via Asia Gaming Brief), Thailand is dedicated to further increasing trade and investment volumes with its Southeast Asian neighbor, as evidenced by the growing interest of Thai firms in expanding their investments in the Philippines. He pursued the Philippine government's ongoing assistance for Thai investors.
Sangiampongsa not only lauded the Philippines' economic prowess but also underscored Thailand's urgency to foster collaboration with the country in areas such as renewable energy, food security, and trade facilitation.
The Thai minister also proposed expanding flight routes between Thailand and the Philippines, emphasizing the popular tourist destinations of Cebu and Phuket to encourage two-way tourism.
Sangiampongsa stated that Bangkok will collaborate with Manila to facilitate the subsequent phase of ASEAN economic integration, emphasizing sustainable development and digital economies.
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Additionally, the two nations agreed to intensify their cooperation in the Southeast Asian region to fight transnational offenses, such as human trafficking and cybercrime.
Thailand is also preparing to advance with integrated resort developments, with analysts predicting that the government could open its first IR as early as 2029, potentially legalizing casino gaming ahead of Japan.
The Ministry of Finance in Thailand requested an additional two weeks to complete a feasibility study on the legalization of casino gaming in mid-May.
The integrated entertainment complexes are anticipated to contribute $328 million in tax revenue during their inaugural year of operation.
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