“Maris” inspects the Singkhon checkpoint Listen to private opinions

Prachuap Khiri Khan, "Maris" Minister of Foreign Affairs Check the Singkhon Checkpoint Listen to private opinions in the area Promote proactive economic diplomacy - accept discussions on developing a permanent checkpoint for the benefit of Thailand-Myanmar. Mr. Maris Sengiamphong, Minister of Foreign Affairs Went to the area to inspect special relief points. Singkhon-Motong Checkpoint Prachuap Khiri Khan Province which is the Thai-Myanmar border area in government inspection and traveling Cabinet meetings off-site in the lower central provinces. Phetchaburi Province Between 14-15 May to listen to problems. and follow up on the potential of the checkpoint From all relevant sectors Including the private sector To understand the needs of the private sector in the area, including the Prachuap Chamber of Commerce Thai sea market executives and other entrepreneurs By promoting diplomacy to benefit the economic dimension. Especially regarding the border trade economy In line with the government's proactive economi c diplomacy policy. We were informed of the potential of the seafood business by Thai investors. and the need to produce consumer products in Myanmar itself But there is still no production capacity. Therefore, it is an opportunity for Thai investors. This may be an opportunity for Thai investors. The Singkhon-Mawtaung checkpoint has potential and is another option for transporting goods from Thailand to Yangon, Myanmar, which can shorten the time. and the cost of transporting goods to China and Malaysia In addition to the Mae Sot-Myawaddy border crossing point. This is the relaxation point. The value of border trade in 2023 is the 3rd highest after the Mae Sot-Myawaddy checkpoint. and the Phu Nam Ron-Tiki checkpoint is over 37,864 million baht. The main export products to Myanmar include consumer products, plastics, construction equipment, and fruits, which in the past the amount has decreased by approximately 20% due to the situation. Internal unrest in Myanmar, where the government has been asked to discu ss the development of the Singkhon checkpoint. Let it be a permanent checkpoint. But the possibility must be discussed with those involved first. To seek acceptance from both sides and for the benefit of the Thai people. and the people of Myanmar next. Source: Thai News Agency