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reforms, following the introduction of a universal-healthcare programme in ####...Thais were entitled to visit a doctor or hospital for a flat fee of Bt## (about...September #### that ousted Thaksin as prime minister, the military-installed...US$##) per patient. However, as demands on the healthcare system

China National Tourism Administration signed a memorandum of understanding on tourism...projects, including the development of a new international airport. Suvarnabhumi Airport...Suvarnabhumi Airport commenced full operations as scheduled in September ####. The...problems soon after opening, with a number of reported defects in

on food, beverages and tobacco as a percentage of total consumer expenditure...political uncertainty have not had a major negative impact on the...years. Minor Food Group (MFG), a major operator of "quick-serve...outlets by six, aiming for a total of ## in ####

INTELLIGENCE UNIT Profile articles provide a concise overview of an industry...overview of an industry in a particular country. They are designed...The consumer sector accounts for a relatively high ##% of Thailand...people), up from around ##% a year in ####-##. The

INTELLIGENCE UNIT Profile articles provide a concise overview of an industry...overview of an industry in a particular country. They are designed...and production. Overview Healthcare spending as a percentage of GDP has dropped...and Singapore, around the same as in the Philippines and slightly

INTELLIGENCE UNIT Profile articles provide a concise overview of an industry...overview of an industry in a particular country. They are designed...frozen shrimp, and has been a major exporter of cooked chicken...soft-drinks sector. Thailand is a major exporter of tobacco leaf

remains uncertain, the formation of a democratically elected government in early...#### has provided scope for a pick-up in consumer sentiment...March #### the government unveiled a stimulus package that it says...Bt###,### (US$#,###) a year, up from the previous

INTELLIGENCE UNIT Profile articles provide a concise overview of an industry...overview of an industry in a particular country. They are designed...to mid-####s there was a proliferation of shopping malls in...has also become more of a recreational activity. Since the ####

s telecommunications industry has had a troubled time in recent years...owing to delays in establishing a new regulatory environment. However, the...to connect to the Internet, as well as to send and receive e...mobile services remains strong Despite a degree of uncertainty over the

INTELLIGENCE UNIT Profile articles provide a concise overview of an industry...overview of an industry in a particular country. They are designed...market. The sector has faced a number of serious setbacks in...December #### tsunami that struck a number of popular destinations. However

the potential for shortages remains, as demand could easily outstrip supply...October ####-January ####) introduced a long-term Power Development Plan...of Energy reportedly set aside a three-year budget of Bt###m...build four nuclear plants with a combined generating capacity of #

#.#% in ####, following a fall of #% in ####...in ####. This downturn reflected a combination of rising fuel prices...fairly positive. The formation of a democratically elected government in early...has provided some scope for a pick-up in consumer and

INTELLIGENCE UNIT Profile articles provide a concise overview of an industry...overview of an industry in a particular country. They are designed...Thailand#;s automotive industry is a key sector in the overall...few years Thailand has become a major regional automotive production base

growth during the forecast period as whole. However, banks and other...crisis, which has already created a severe turmoil in global capital...are unlikely to suffer badly as a result of the US subprime...and of this amount only a small proportion is related to

INTELLIGENCE UNIT Profile articles provide a concise overview of an industry...overview of an industry in a particular country. They are designed...crisis remained weighed down by a heavy burden of bad debts...burden of bad debts for a number of years. However, a combination of bank restructuring and

The Economist Intelligence Unit is a specialist publisher serving companies establishing...## years it has been a source of information on business...and presentations. The firm is a member of The Economist Group...various other electronic formats, such as CD-ROM, Lotus Notes, online

The Economist Intelligence Unit is a specialist publisher serving companies establishing...## years it has been a source of information on business...and presentations. The firm is a member of The Economist Group...various other electronic formats, such as CD-ROM, Lotus Notes, online