Thai export growth estimate raised to 20 percent

Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has adjusted its estimation of Thai export for this year to no less than 20 percent thanks to the reviving global economy and growing exports to many countries.
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has adjusted its estimation of Thaiexport for this year to no less than 20 percent thanks to the revivingglobal economy and growing exports to many countries.

Accordingto Commerce Minister Pornthiva Nakasai, export growth is projected tostand at more than 20 percent by year's end, with a value of 183 billionUSD. The sector was previously expected to rise by 19 percent.

Tradeacross the region has shown growth. Exports from Thailand to the USare likely to rise from 12 percent to 20 percent, China from 30percent to 50 percent and within the ASEAN region from 27.3 percent to30 percent.

The ambitious estimation of more than 20 percentgrowth comes after the Department of Export Promotion resolved to launchmore marketing activities in the latter half of this year to bolsterongoing economic recovery.

Emphasis will be put towards Asiancountries such as China , Japan , India , and ASEAN, as well asother countries with strong potential for economic development./.

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