The international Trade Promotion Department of Thailand will soon have a project for improving business ties with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam ( CLMV).
(written by Petchanet Pratruangkrai)
Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Govt-programme-to-promote-trade-ties-in-Thailand-C...
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