‘Bhoomtham’ is pleased with ‘Golden Bananas’ from Korat, exporting more to Japan.


Nonthaburi, Minister of Commerce is pleased with “Golden Banana” Korat exports to Japan. Order the commercial team to expedite the export of agricultural products. Help Thai farmers have sustainable income

Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, revealed that he had given the policy to the commercial team. Proactively follow up on performance results Coordinate with all sectors To promote Thai entrepreneurs to increase income into the country. Recently received a report from Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Commerce Office By Mr. Jirasak Sriphet, Commerce Officer, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Regarding the success in pushing the export of Thai golden bananas to Japan. of the company’s large plot of Thong Sukpaiboon bananas, Seng Sang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, which is the first export of the company. arising from public and private cooperation Work together until we can continue to promote export entrepreneurs until they are successful. Which the company has a large p
lot of Banana Hom Thong Sukpaiboon. The goal is to export 120 tons/month and plans to increase the export volume to 8,000 tons/year in the future.

Japan is a country where bananas are very popular. Because the fruit has delicious taste and high nutritional value. And it is very inexpensive, easily accessible and can be used to transform into many types of desserts. Meanwhile, Japan grows only a small amount of bananas. Due to the unfavorable climate Therefore, each year more than 1 million tons of bananas must be imported for domestic consumption, but a small amount is still imported from Thailand. Thailand and Japan have an economic partnership agreement between Thailand and Japan (Japan – Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement). ) also known as JTEPA, which has been in effect since 2007, with Japan granting a special tax exemption on banana imports from Thailand in the amount of 8,000 tons, but in the past the right has not been fully exercised. Ministry of Commerce Therefore, we are accelerating to promo
te the export of Thai bananas to the Japanese market.

However, this time it was also the result of successful integration. Working in every sector Especially the arrangement Activities for pre-ordering fruit products before the products are released. Ministry of Commerce through the Department of International Trade Promotion organized And today, Thai entrepreneurs and farmers are gradually sending products according to those orders. This confirms the work of the Ministry of Commerce with concrete results. Thanks to Provincial Commerce Foreign commercial ambassador Government agencies, entrepreneurs, farmers and all related people. that helps push exports for agricultural products and Thai SMEs products. After this, the Ministry of Commerce Will accelerate proactive work to increase export figures. and create additional income for Thai farmers I want farmers and entrepreneurs to help control quality. and adapt to the new world trade order. that emphasizes the environment Product origin green and health In or
der to continue to grow sustainably.

Source: Thai News Agency