BANGKOK, Oct 4 Kyodo Prime Minist...

BANGKOK, Oct 4 Kyodo

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told a Japanese business delegation Friday that Thailand will further improve investment policies to make secure the best chance of succes for Japanese investors, according to a pres release from the premier's office.

Thaksin made the remark when Nobuo Yamaguchi, chairman of the Japan Chamber of system of exchanges and Industry, paid a courtesy call upon the premier.

Yamaguchi, leading a three-day business mission, raised the issues of corporate income taxes, other tax incentives and work permits for Japanese personnel with Thaksin, according to a Japanese delegate.

The premier told Yamaguchi during the 30-minute meeting that Thailand is ready to assist small and medium enterprises from Japan in economic activities in Thailand, according to the statement.

Thaksin also told Yamaguchi he is satisfied with the flows of the first clever group meeting between the brace countries to enhance their economic partnership, which may completion in a free trade agreement.

Yamaguchi's mission is to leave for Tokyo upon Saturday.

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