Thailand eyes turning deep South into world’s halal kitchen


BANGKOK, Sept 3 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has said it is aiming to turn Thailand’s southern border provinces into “world halal kitchens” by promoting the manufacturing of food along Islamic traditions.

Minister Chalermchai Sreeon said on Friday that the plan is part of the government’s economic stimulation policy for the southern economic corridor covering the provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Songkhla and Satun.

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