BANGKOK, March 18 – Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium and his delegation of public and private sector representatives met with Thai officials today to discuss trade and investment cooperation.

Meeting at a Bangkok hotel, the Thai team led by Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom briefed their Belgian guests with “Thailand at a glance”, an overall picture of the Thai economy and the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015.

The prince and his wife, Princess Mathilde, are guests of Their Majesties the King and Queen, and are scheduled for a royal audience on Friday.

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