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Indonesia’s Finance Minister has invited Toyota to move their hub from Thailand to Indonesia, but Thailand is aiming to revise excise taxes to retain the Japanese carmaker. Will Toyota continue to stay or the automaker giant will leave Thailand?
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Franc Han Shih has more.
#Toyota #Indonesia #Thailand #อินโดนีเซีย #ไทย #TheNationThailand
Indonesia’s Finance Minister has invited Toyota to move their hub from Thailand to Indonesia, but Thailand is aiming to revise excise taxes to retain the Japanese carmaker. Will Toyota continue to stay or the automaker giant will leave Thailand?
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Franc Han Shih has more.
#Toyota #Indonesia #Thailand #อินโดนีเซีย #ไทย #TheNationThailand

![The Hills Rehab: Inside Chiang Mai’s hidden healing sanctuary
Thailand has officially conquered the global healthcare stage as the worlds number 2 medical tourism destination, but the countrys health revolution goes far deeper than conventional medicine.
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Tucked away in the quiet valleys of Chiang Mai, The Hills Rehab has quietly become a licensed, AACI-accredited sanctuary drawing clients from all over the globe.
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This special report goes behind closed doors to uncover how world-class clinical standards and warm Thai hospitality are redefining addiction recovery and mental health rehabilitation.
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Get an exclusive look inside the facility and hear the inspiring journey of a client who travelled all the way from the Netherlands to find a fresh start.
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[00:07] — Thailands Healthcare & Medical Tourism GrowthAn overview of Thailands rising position as a global medical destination and its national strategy for healthcare and rehabilitation.
[00:57] — Introduction to The Hills RehabA look inside the 14-acre private facility in Chiang Mai, featuring 24/7 on-site psychiatric care and international accreditation.
[02:16] — Client Story: A Fresh Start in Chiang MaiA client from the Netherlands shares his personal experience traveling to Thailand to recover from severe substance addiction away from lifes distractions.
[02:57] — Core Vision & Addressing Underlying DisordersThe clinical team discusses their approach to treating co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction.
[04:01] — Why Chiang Mai is Ideal for HealingInsights on how Chiang Mais peaceful environment and warm hospitality foster a supportive recovery process.
[05:02] — Client Demographics & AffordabilityExplaining why over 90% of their patients are international travelers seeking high-quality, cost-effective treatment.
[06:06] — Program Structure & Relapse PreparationAn explanation of the 28-day core treatment framework designed to equip clients with long-term recovery tools.
[07:24] — How The Hills Stands OutWhy a purpose-built, resort-style sanctuary offers a more effective environment for healing than traditional clinical hospitals.
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#TheDisclosed #MedicalHub #TheHillsRehab #ChiangMai #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #MedicalTourism #Rehabilitation #Thailand #TheNationThailand The Hills Rehab: Inside Chiang Mai’s hidden healing sanctuary](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UXHG-VHdxVE/mqdefault.jpg)


![Slower and slower. How will neighbours slow growth impact Thailand? | The Next Move EP23
Slower and slower. How will neighbours slow growth impact Thailand? | The Next Move EP23
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Thailand’s neighbouring countries are expected to grow slowly. With tight trade relations, will Thailand’s experts and trade surplus with CLMV get impacted?
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Dr. Nonarit Bisonyabut, Research Fellow at the Thailand Development Research Institute, says that the impact to Thailand won’t be huge, but the country needs to modernise supply chains swiftly.
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Panurach Dumrongthai, Chairman of the Committee on Energy Crisis Management & Security Enhancement, notes that Thailand still has sufficient energy reserves, but solutions for tensions are still unclear.
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Watch The Nations business programme, The Next Move, hosted by Franc Han Shih.
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[00:00] Introduction: An overview of the episodes main topics, focusing on the economic slowdown in CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) and the global energy crisis fueled by Middle East tensions.
[02:44] CLMV Economic Outlook: A summary of economic forecasts showing a broad-based slowdown across CLMV nations and how this is expected to impact Thailands regional exports and investments.
[05:10] Trade Relations with Neighboring Economies: An interview with a TDRI research fellow explaining the mixed economic performances of CLMV countries and the specific political and developmental reasons behind Thailands varying trade volumes with each nation.
[09:14] What Thailand Can Learn from Vietnam: A discussion on Vietnams success in attracting high-value investments (such as EV software development) and its efficiency in public sector reform.
[14:23] Impact of US Section 301 Tariffs: A brief analysis of how US tariffs affect Thai exports and the necessity for Thailand to prove its domestic production capacity.
[15:37] Thailands Energy Security Strategy: An interview with the Chairman of the Committee on Energy Crisis Management on shifting from passive observation to proactive forecasting to secure Thailands fuel supply amid global disruptions.
[21:49] Current Oil Reserves and Strategic Planning: An assessment of Thailands current oil stock (approximately 110 days of coverage) and discussions on the future need for a government-owned strategic petroleum reserve.
[24:16] Shipping Risks in the Red Sea: Analysis of the severe global risks posed by conflicts in the Middle East, specifically the potential closure of major shipping chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea route, and the Suez Canal.
[27:35] Conclusion: Episode wrap-up summarizing the key takeaways on modernizing regional supply chains and managing energy risks.
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#CLMV #Trump #Energy Slower and slower. How will neighbours slow growth impact Thailand? | The Next Move EP23](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VJyarG5tT-g/mqdefault.jpg)





