[Business World Online] RP and Thailand agree to boost bilateral ties
[The Philippines and Thailand have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, with leaders of both countries vowing to increase trade, investment and political cooperation.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and visiting Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made such commitments during a 40-minute bilateral meeting at Bahay Pangarap at the compound of the Presidential Security Group on Friday.
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Government data showed trade between the two countries amounted to about $5.78 billion from $5.16 billion in 2007.
Investments have also been robust, with Thai companies like PTT Thailand Group, Siam Cement Group, Dusit Thani Group, Bangkok Bank Ltd., TPI Philippines Vinyl, Thai Airways International, Charoen Pokphand Foods and Tiger Motors doing well in the Philippines.
Filipino companies operating in Thailand include Universal Robina Corp., San Miguel Corp., Liwayway Marketing Corp., and Top Blend International Co.]
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