Thailand Accelerates Defense Industry Growth, Targeting Domestic and International Markets with 'Thai First' Initiative
The Thai government is prioritizing the development of its defense industry, aiming to cultivate domestic markets and boost exports under the 'Thai First' policy. Concurrently, it plans to promote fresh sugarcane harvesting to reduce burning.
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