Leveraging Food, Massage, and Tourism to Develop Thailand's Soft Power
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Tourism can be a focus for developing soft power and the economy, through strategies like promoting health tourism and improving infrastructure.
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The private sector is unsure if the new national soft power committee will be effective compared to past efforts. Policies need proper implementation.
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Developing skills in creative industries like food can build soft power, through training programs and supporting Thai restaurants abroad.
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Industries like textiles and martial arts can also promote soft power and increase competitiveness. An ecosystem linking agencies and businesses is needed.
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Tax incentives and funding startups can help export soft power. Thailand has a strong cultural foundation with food, massage and tourism.