Thailand seeks to cope with cheap, poor-quality imports
The Thai Ministry of Commerce said on August 20 that it will propose measures to deal with the influx of cheap, poor-quality imported products to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra next week.
Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai Ministry of Commerce said on August 20 that it will propose measures to deal with the influx of cheap, poor-quality imported products to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinꦛawatra next wꦆeek.
Ronnarong Phoolpipat, Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), said Caretaker Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai will propose this issue to the PM next week to ensure fast and collaborative action, adding that the ministry will tackle this issue fairly in line with international obligations and agreements.
Ronnarong said DFT met several groups of local entrepreneurs last week to learn about how local businesses are having to compete with imported products in terms of quality and price.
Separately, DFT will discuss the issue of cheap, poor-quality products being brought into the country on August 23 with 12 agencies, including the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Thai Industries and the National Shippers' Council./.
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