State seeks ways to raise shipments
The government is scheduled to call a joint meeting of Thai commercial counsellors and trade ministers from 65 offices worldwide next month to evaluate exports in the remaining months and map out new strategies to boost shipments in the year to come. Infrastructure development projects such as the single and double-rail projects, high-speed trains, and efforts to reduce social disparities and tackle labour issues will be included in the strategy. Exports of industrial products bounced back to expand for the first time in three months, up 3.1% to $84.3 billion after dropping by 2.8% in May. Malee Choklumlerd, director–general of the International Trade Promotion Department, said the meeting would be held from Sept 7-11.
