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No replacement for Cambodia at Apec Summit after Hun Sen tests positive for Covid

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Nongluck Ajanapanya

Don Pramudwinai, Thailand’s deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister, confirmed that Cambodia will not send a representative to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit in Bangkok this week.

His remark comes after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen tested positive for Covid-19 and was forced to cancel his participation at the G20 and Apec summits.

Don explained that Hun Sen had been invited as a special guest by the Thai government. The host nation cannot suddenly invite another leader to replace him.

Don was speaking during his visit to the Apec media centre on Tuesday afternoon.

Don also emphasised the significance of Tuesday’s Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting, at which Apec senior officials will discuss trade and investment issues in accordance with Apec 2022’s theme of “Open. Connect. Balance.”

He assured that Thailand would benefit from this meeting, particularly the Bangkok Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Goal.

“The outcome of this discussion will provide new impetus to address climate change and current environmental issues. You cannot expect a concrete result in three to five years. What we are discussing now is the preparation for our next generation,” Don stated.

The two-day Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting, which will take place on November 15-16 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, will discuss a multi-year work plan to help drive the region’s economic recovery and long-term resilience against future pandemics and other disruptions.
 

Nongluck Ajanapanya

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Free Thai massage for all media members at Apec 2022

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Opal Varunsuda

In a bid to promote Thai traditional massage as soft power, the Labour Ministry has for spa services to be offered to Thai and foreign journalists covering the Apec Summit.

Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said Apec 2022, being held at Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre all this week, provides a perfect showcase for Thailand’s soft power.

He said traditional Thai massage is well-known and can be used as a soft power to promote Thailand overseas.

Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Labour Ministry’s permanent secretary, said members not only is the service completely free, it is also part of a public relations campaign to educate non-Thai massage practitioners about Thailand’s traditional therapy.

Members of Thai and foreign press can get a neck and shoulder massage, or a hot stone treatment and also try out healthy herbal beverages. Also on offer is an introduction to herbal products used in spas

a pounding massage

Every day, some 50 masseurs will be serving visitors from 9am to 7pm at the media reception area at QSNCC.

a hot stone treatment

Opal Varunsuda

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Security Tightening Up Around QSNCC for APEC summit

The security outside Queen Sirikit National Convention Center is tightening up on the second day of APEC summit and Minister of Foreign Affairs  came to check the readiness to welcome world leaders.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Khanom Bueang, the traditional Thai crepe, is being showcased as part of the BCG exhibition being held on the sidelines of Apec 2022. This popular dessert is part of Thailand’s soft power being presented on the international stage.

Apec 2022: Let’s make crepes!

Khanom Bueang, the traditional Thai crepe, is being showcased as part of the BCG exhibition being held on the sidelines of Apec 2022. This popular dessert is part of Thailand’s soft power being presented on the international stage.

Khanom Bueang, the traditional Thai crepe

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022

High hopes on G20, APEC for stronger solidarity in stormy age

As experts have observed, to tide over difficulties, the G20 and APEC members need to work together to find effective solutions and take joint actions to facilitate cooperation. 

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022

APEC2022 kicks off, what you need to know?

Govt shows off BCG model alongside summit

The six-day Apec 2022 opened on Monday at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. Held in parallel is a special exhibition showcasing the Thai government’s bio-circular-green (BCG) economic model.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Apec and its members | The Nation The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) is an inter-governmental forum that promotes free trade across the Asia-Pacific region. Apec was founded in 1989 by 12 members, which included Thailand.Now, there are 21 members.

Apec has a combined population of more than 2.8 billion people.

The members together make up more than 60 per cent of the world gross domestic product.
Apec’s share of global trade is more than 47 per cent.
Here are some facts about the members that will participate in the annual Apec Economic Leaders’ M

Australia
Population 25,984,000 (53rd)
GDP US$1.748 trillion (13th)
GDP Per capita US$67,464 (11th)
Import US$267.013 billion 
Export US$318,287 billion

Brunei
Population 460,345 (175th)
GDP US$35.555 billion (124th)
GDP Per capita US$79,816 (29th)
Import US$6.355 billion 
Export US$6.880 billion

Canada
Population 38,929,902 (37th)
GDP US$2.221 trillion (8th)
GDP Per capita US$57,406 (14th)
Import US$509.774 billion  
Export US$476.044 billion 

Chile
Population 18,430,408 (66th)
GDP US$317.594 billion (45th)
GDP Per capita US$15,941 (62nd)
Import US$66.515 billion
Export US$79.789 billion

China
Population 1,410,539,758 (1st)
GDP US$20.256 trillion(2nd)
GDP Per capita US$14,340 (64th)
Import US$2.357 trillion 
Export US$2.723 trillion

Hong Kong
Population 7,291,600
GDP US$369.486 billion (42nd)
GDP Per capita US$49,850 (23rd)
Import US$606.251 billion
Export US$602.566 billion

Indonesia
Population 275,773,800 (4th)
GDP US$1.289 trillion (17th)
GDP Per capita  US$4,691(104th)
Import US$169.583 billion
Export US$181.713 billion

Japan
Population 124,214,766 (11th)
GDP US$4.301 trillion (3rd)
GDP Per capita US$34,358 (30th)
Import US$895.684 billion
Export US$894.082 billion
 

South Korea
Population 51,844,834 (28th)
GDP US$1.804 trillion (12th)
GDP Per capita US$34,994 (32nd)
Import US$541.023 billion
Export US$601.621 billion

Malaysia
Population 33,871,431[4] (43rd)
GDP  US$439.373 billion (34th)
GDP Per capita US$13,268 (66th)
Import US$185.271 billion 
Export US$206.954 billion

Mexico
Population 129,150,971 (10th)
GDP US$1.322 trillion (15th)
GDP Per capita US$10,405 (64th)
Import US$407.763 billion 
Export US$431.451 billion

New Zealand
Population 5,130,500 (121st)
GDP US$257.211 billion (50th)
GDP Per capita US$49,847 (23rd)
Import US$57.703 billion
Export US$57.452 billion

Papua New Guinea
Population 8,935,000 (98th)
GDP US$21.543 billion (110th)
GDP Per capita US$2,504
Import US$2.313 billion
Export US$2.834 billion

Peru
Population 32,275,736 (45th)
GDP US$240.346 billion (52nd)
GDP Per capita US$7,034 (94th)
Import US$42.629 billion
Export US$43.118 billion

Philippines
Population 114,597,229 (12th)
GDP US$402.638 billion (32nd)
GDP Per capita US$3,646 (118th)
Import US$119.243 billion
Export US$91.052 billion

Russia
Population 145,864,296
GDP US$2.133 trillion (9th)
GDP Per capita US$14,665 (80th)
Import US$305.005 billion
Export US$378.635 billion

Singapore
Population 5,637,000 (115th)
GDP US$424.431 billion (37th)
GDP Per capita US$79,576 (11th)
Import US$490.694 billion
Export US$599.216 billion

Taiwan
Population 23,894,394 (56th)
GDP US$828.659 billion (21st)
GDP Per capita US$35,513 (29th)
Import US$285.820 billion 
Export US$330.000 billion

ThaiLand
Population 69,648,117 (20th)
GDP US$534.758 billion (28th)
GDP Per capita US$7,631 (89th)
Import US$233.332 billion
Export US$258.072 billion

United States of America
Population 331,893,745
GDP US$25.03 trillion (1st)
GDP Per capita US$75,179 (8th)
Import US$2.774 trillion
Export US$2.123 trillion

Vietnam
Population 103,808,319 (16th)
GDP US$408.947 billion (39th)
GDP Per capita US$4,122 (139th)
Import US$279.836 billion 
Export US$287.762 billion