When would slum areas in Bangkok, Manila and Jakarta be 100% cleared?

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Bangkok slums near river

Bangkok slums near river

Southeast Asian nations are in the process of extensive economic development, and three of those are Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia. These three countries already achieved the “Newly Industrialized Country” status which means all three had experienced extreme economic growth over the past decade. It is seen in the bustling capitals of these countries where you can see a lot of buildings, entertainment zones, schools, hospitals, shopping centers which denote improvement with regards to the economy of the said country. However, slum areas or neighborhood living in extreme poverty is still observed in the capitals of the said countries.

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