72nd Anniversary Exhibition of the Department of International Trade Promotion

Bangkok, ' Bhumitham' opens the 72nd Anniversary Exhibition of the Department of International Trade Promotion. Help Thai entrepreneurs Generate income into the country and indicate that it has discussed with the Hong Kong Rice Trade Association. Hong Kong is confident in the quality of Thai rice and plans to import 180,000 tons of Thai rice this year. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce presided over the opening ceremony of the "72nd Anniversary Exhibition of the Department of International Trade Promotion" together with Mr. Naphinthorn Srisanpang, Deputy Minister of Commerce The Department of International Trade Promotion is an agency within the Ministry of Commerce that plays an important role in exporting Thai products to the world market, generating income for Thai entrepreneurs. Mr. Phumtham said Working policy of the Department of International Trade Promotion There will be adjustments according to the situation, which the department has a long history and has al ways developed. Today, it has clearly proven itself to be a department that develops cooperation to help Thai product entrepreneurs with importers from abroad. Build business matching relationships with importers and exporters. which he assigned to perform this duty better as the people expected There will be events that will lead to the creation of new trade relationships over and over. Thank you to government officials from all ministries who have integrated and worked together in unity, allowing the department to play a greater role in helping citizens and entrepreneurs. Mr. Phumtham also mentioned about exports. Will try to push exports to be positive, especially in the past 2 months the export situation has started to improve. Yesterday, we discussed with the Hong Kong Rice Merchants Association, Mr. Zhang Yi, Chairman of the Rice Warehouse (China Merchants Godown, Wharf and Transportation - GMGWT) and Mr. Kenneth Chan, President of the Hong Kong Rice Merchants Association, at China Merchants Godown, Ho ng Kong, in order to create Believe in quality and have confidence with Hong Kong trading partners that Thailand will definitely have a quantity of high quality rice exported to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is currently Thailand's third largest export market for jasmine rice, after the United States and China. In 2023, Hong Kong will import 257,200 tons of rice from around the world, of which 148,500 tons will be imported from Thailand, 57.7 percent, Vietnam 60,100 tons, 23.4 percent. and China 21,200 tons, 8.2 percent, which after discussion Hong Kong Rice Traders Association Insist on importing rice from Thailand in larger quantities. With supporting factors from the trend of continued good economic growth. This year, they aim to import a total of 180,000 tons of rice because they believe in the quality and standards of Thai rice. This morning, Mrs. Gina M. Remondo, Secretary of the United States of Commerce, met with Mr. Phumtham. at the Ministry of Commerce Mr. Phumtham stated that Thailand asked the United Sta tes Consider expediting the renewal of GSP rights that have expired at the end of 2020 to be completed as soon as possible. Because it will be beneficial to entrepreneurs of both countries. In addition, he asked the United States Saw Thailand's determination to develop the intellectual property system in various areas, including responding to all concerns of stakeholders. and asked to confirm past work results Including supporting Thailand to be removed from the list of countries that need to be watched (Watch List: WL) and from every list as possible. Mr. Phusit Rattanakul Serererngrit Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion revealed that the department will continue to drive exports as an important engine in accordance with the policy of Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce. To support the growth of the Thai economy under the vision 'Thailand's international trade competitiveness will be one of the top five in Asia by 2027,' with emphasis on p romoting value-added products and export services. that responds to world trends Especially the environment Inserting the values ??of Thai identity and push Thailand to be a soft power on the world stage to create demand for Thai products Developing digital knowledge skills of SMEs, especially at the local level To connect to the world market, which will emphasize teamwork. By giving importance to every opinion. Open and listen to little people. Whether it is a low-level government official or an employee, especially the new generation. Because driving an organization requires every organ, a small person can change an organization. It's about creating communication channels for him to express his opinions. For organizing this event There has been an exhibition of important events during the 72 years since the birth of the Department of Commerce Relations. The era of fighting for survival (1959-1969) The era of foundation adjustment (1969-1979) The era of exports (1979-2012), the era of international trade (2 012) and the new decade with the movement of international trade, including organizing activities to help society, such as golf competitions, exercise competitions Exhibition of the department's work and setting up welfare shops and organizing export exhibitions. Source: Thai News Agency