Exporters urged to adopt regional focusShipment containers for export are seen at Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri province. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)Thai exporters are advised to shift their focus to regional markets such as Asean, China, the Middle East and India instead of the world market in the second half this year. Mr Chaichan urged Thai exporters to speed up maximising the privileges offered by free trade agreements and deep trade partnerships (known as mini-free trade agreements) to increase trade. In the remaining months of this year and in coming years, he said Thai producers also need to focus on bio-, circular and green products, which is a new global trend. The council projected Thai exports could maintain growth of 3-5% in the second quarter, then 5% in both the third and fourth quarters.

Source: Bangkok Post June 24, 2022 10:34 UTC