The Bangkok ‘Fashion City’ project has been thrown into uncertainty following the decision by the Thai government to halve its funding for the scheme, to Bt1.5 billion ($35.8 million).

An additional Bt1 billion ($23.8 million) is required to complete the programme, which aims to make Bangkok a regional fashion centre by 2007 and create links and business opportunities for the country’s leather, textile and jewellery industries.

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