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The DITP has organised a trade negotiation session for machinery traders at the Thailand Tractors & Agri-Machinery (THAITAM) Show 2016 from December 5 to 8 at Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakhon Pathom.

“More than 50 importers from our target markets attended the business-matching. This event targets international manufacturers and buyers especially from Africa, South Asia and ASEAN countries,” said Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn.

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The Ministry of Commerce organised a business-matching activity for rice and tapioca traders from November 14 to 16 at the Centara Grand, Central Plaza Ladprao Hotel, Bangkok.

According to Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn, the business-matching event attracted 300 traders from 41 countries and 100 local traders of rice, tapioca and their by-products. It generated US$1.78 billion (62.25 billion baht) in combined purchase orders.

At this event, Thai exporters also signed five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for 11,000 tonnes of rice and 800,000 tonnes of tapioca chips with Hong Kong buyers.

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The DITP has invited interested companies to reserve their booths at the 59th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF59), which will take place from February 22 to 26, 2017 at the Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok.

“The fair is a great chance for buyers from around the world to purchase good quality raw materials, gems and jewelry from leading producers and create wider networks with new business partners,” DITP Director-General Malee Choklumlerd said October 31.

The event is expected to feature 2,500 booths, compared with the previous event’s 2,100. BGJF58 generated sales valuing US$476.85 million (16.69 billion baht). The most popular products are diamonds, silver jewelry, gold jewelry, precious gemstones and semi-precious gemstones.

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Issue 60

The DITP has advised Thai entrepreneurs to offer value-added rice products to Japanese consumers.

The Thai Trade Office in Tokyo reported that rice consumption in Japan has fallen consistently over the years. In 2015, the annual consumption of rice was 55 kilograms per person roughly 50% of the rate in 1962. However, the office observes that various types of rice products have been introduced to consumers recently.

“The Thai Trade Office in Tokyo reported this year, that new rice products such as rice-made cola drinks, rice milk, rice coffee and rice draught beer have been well received by Japanese consumers,” DITP Director-General Malee Choklumlerd said on November 18. “This presents a new opportunity for Thai enterprises to produce new rice products to serve the need of Japanese consumers who are health-conscious.”

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South Korea opened its market to Thai raw and frozen chicken exporters on November 9.

“The South Korea government has allowed raw and frozen chicken to be exported from Thailand following an inspection tour by its official at 12 Thai facilities. The inspection validated 10 facilities as acceptable by South Korean standards while 41 more facilities are being inspected,” Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn said November 18.

The minister added that the announcement has encouraged South Korean importers to contact Thai producers and the Thai Trade Office in Seoul to request further information about importing Thai raw and frozen chicken. It’s expected that Thai chicken exports to South Korea will value over US$1 billion following this announcement.

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HRH Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi presided over Thai Night 2016 —Where Films Come Alive, under the theme ‘THAICONIC’ at JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot, California on November 3.

“The DITP hosts the Thai Night annually with the purpose of promoting and disseminating the capability of the Thai film, entertainment and content industry so that it will be acknowledged and widely accepted in international markets,” said Suvit Maesincee, Deputy Minister of Commerce at the opening ceremony.

According to the Deputy Minister, Thailand’s film industry is worth approximately US$757 million (26.5 billion baht), and is estimated to grow by 10-15% in 2017.