Commerce Minister Calls for Increased Budget to Support Cost of Living, SMEs, and Export Strategy Amid Flood Recovery
Thai PBS
Key summary
On October 14, 2026, Deputy Minister Poonpong Nainapakorn emphasized the need to manage living costs, agricultural supply chains, and trade fairness following a meeting with global commercial attaches. The ministry plans to integrate flood relief efforts with the 'Thailand Helps Thailand' project while coordinating with agriculture officials to prevent market gluts. Additionally, the government aims to diversify export markets beyond the current heavy reliance on the US and China, which together account for 35% of total exports.
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