Bangkok, A government spokesperson revealed that the Prime Minister aims to enhance the potential of Thai SMEs, believing that SMEs are an important element in driving the economy in the future. The Ministry of Commerce accepts training courses for entrepreneurs to use FTA benefits to create a competitive advantage in the market. world trade Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, has a vision to enter the flow of international trade and investment. and believe that Upgrading the capabilities of Thailand's Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) will be beneficial to the foundation of the country's economic system. On this occasion, relevant agencies have driven, promoted, and developed the potential of SME entrepreneurs. With comprehensive, in-depth international trade knowledge enhancement training. To help SME entrepreneurs have a trade advantage. Take advantage of Thailand's benefits and reducing trade barriers at the same time A spok esman for the Prime Minister's Office said that the Department of Foreign Trade has organized a training workshop or workshop by experts from the government and private sectors for SME entrepreneurs, manufacturers and exporters of Thai products under the name "Seminar on the project to promote SME competition. in the international market in 2024' focusing on the issue of using benefits under the Free Trade Agreement (Free Trade Area: FTA), especially the benefits from the Thailand-Sri Lanka Agreement No. 15, which Thailand has signed. Agreed in February 2024 to continue business operations. and expand export opportunities for entrepreneurs to foreign markets Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office Added that The training also covers the issue of using the product origin certification system in the topic "FAST, FUTURE, FREE TRADE, expanding opportunities for Thai SMEs to move forward with trade benefits." The Department of Foreign Trade will pilot the training between May - 2018. June 2024, a total of 3 times in 3 provinces, including Chonburi Province Khon Kaen Province and Chiang Mai Province and in the second half of the year Two more seminars are scheduled to be held in Songkhla and Nakhon Phanom provinces. 'The Prime Minister emphasizes support for Thai SME entrepreneurs, allowing them to produce quality and standard products. creating knowledge and understanding Upgrade and add product value Including helping find markets for entrepreneurs. In order to take advantage of the FTA to its fullest potential in a concrete manner, it is believed that support from the government will give Thai SME entrepreneurs a handicap, a channel, and increased trade and investment opportunities. It is another part that helps the overall economy of the country,' Mr. Chai said. Source: Thai News Agency