Push to export products to relieve heat

House Successful results of the Prime Minister's economic stimulus measures. Push for exports of cooling products, number 1 in ASEAN and top 10 in the world, with the first 3 months of 2024 continuing to grow by 13%, creating an export value of 1.2 million US dollars. Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the government through the Department of International Trade Negotiations The Ministry of Commerce reveals statistics on exports of Thai cooling products. During the first quarter (January - March 2024), exports to FTA partner markets increased by 13% compared to the same period from the previous year. It has an export value of 1,269 million US dollars. It is also ranked number 1 in ASEAN as the number 1 exporter of cooling products and is among the top 10 exporting countries in the world for almost every product, such as air conditioners and components. It is the 3rd largest exporter in the world, ice cream is the 4th largest exporter in the world, and canned and pr ocessed fruit. Ranked 6th in exports in the world. It is an implementation of the policy of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, who wants to move forward in driving the Thai economy to grow. Through continuously pushing the export of Thai products to the world market for both consumer and consumer products. A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that the types of products in the Thai cooling products group that continued to expand well in the first quarter, such as canned and processed fruits Export value was 199 million US dollars, expanding 32%. Skin creams including sunscreen. Export value was 165 million US dollars, expanding 44%. Sunglasses had an export value of 4 million US dollars, expanding 42%. Fans had an export value of 61 million US dollars, expanding 3%. And air conditioners and components. Its export value was 809 million US dollars, expanding 6% with main export markets being ASEAN, China, Japan, Australia and India. In addition, the government is also accelerating promotion a nd increasing export opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs. By taking advantage of the preparation of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with trading partners. Including giving importance to product quality standards and production in accordance with international principles. by the Thai cooling products group that all benefit from the FTA that Thailand has with 18 trading partners, such as fans, which do not have to pay import taxes in 18 countries including ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Peru and Chile, and ice cream, which do not have to pay import taxes in 17 countries/areas. Economy includes ASEAN, China, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Chile, Peru and Hong Kong, sunglasses and sunscreen. No import taxes required in 17 countries/economic zones including ASEAN, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Chile and Hong Kong, air conditioners. and components No import taxes are required in 16 countries/economic zones including ASEAN, Japan, South Korea, A ustralia, New Zealand, Chile, Peru and Hong Kong, and canned and processed fruits. No import taxes are required in 15 countries/economies: ASEAN, China, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Peru and Hong Kong. 'Past results are confirmation of the Prime Minister's determination to give importance to Thai exports. To be an important driving force in upgrading the economy and increase the ability to compete on the world stage The government has continued to push for FTAs with many countries. To facilitate export Increase trade value Promote Thai entrepreneurs as well as promoting business matching (Business Matching) to be in line with consumer needs. Ready to present Thai products to be known to the eyes of the world. To increase trade value for the country,' Mr. Chai said Source: Thai News Agency