Nonthaburi, 3 Nov. – The Minister of Commerce is waiting to assess the export situation together with the private sector on 10 Nov., pointing out that the Israeli war with Hamas has not yet had an effect on Thai trade. But also keep a close eye But we are confident that export sales for the whole year will not be negative by more than 2 percent.
Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, said the Ministry of Commerce continues to receive reports on the war situation between Israel and Hamas. From the Director of the Foreign Trade Promotion Office or commercial ambassador in the relevant area The war situation at this time is still limited and has not extended to the Middle East region. which is the main trading market of Thailand The impact on Thai trade is therefore still at a small level. However, at this time we would like to mainly consider the security situation and hope that the situation will not expand, which may affect the price of oil. in the world market Commercial ambassadors in each country must follow up and prepare to deal with situations that may change in all forms.
For the overall trade and export situation, on November 10, there will be a meeting to reassess the export situation with the private sector involved, such as the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Federation of Thai Industries The National Shipping Council of Thailand tourism sector He will be the chairman of the meeting. It is expected to get clear export figures this year. and be able to assess the export situation for next year Including preparing information to attend the meeting with the Prime Minister on 21-23 November with Team Thailand to expedite Thai trade. Tourism, investment, private sector, BOI, ambassadors of various countries
As for the Ministry of Commerce, there will be a meeting to follow up on the overall trade and export situation again on November 10 to reassess the export situation together with the private sector involved, such as the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Federation of Thai Industries The National Shipping Council of Thailand tourism sector He will be the chairman of the meeting. It is expected to get clear export figures this year. and assess the export situation for next year as well.
Mr. Keerati Ratchano, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, said that from the latest trade situation in the remaining two months of this year there should be a better situation. The export figure will definitely not be as negative as 2 percent after exports have started to turn positive in the last 2 months because it is the end of the year and there is a situation of foreign celebrations, so there are imports. More products.
Source: Thai News Agency