"It is a crucial opportunity for Thailand to promote trade in the Asia-Pacific region," Mr Thanakorn said on Saturday. Gen Prayut said Thailand will host the Apec meeting this year under the concept of "Open. Mr Thanakorn said Gen Prayut also thanked state agencies and the private sector for their cooperation in preparing for Apec. Aside from Apec, Mr Thanakorn said that Gen Prayut was focused on solving the country's problems including the Covid-19 pandemic and soaring consumer prices. "Gen Prayut says everyone should be united to solve problems and should not play too much politics," said Mr Thanakorn.

Source: Bangkok Post January 23, 2022 07:09 UTC