Commerce Ministry targets Canadian market to export Thai premium rice

BANGKOK (NNT) – In an attempt to find new markets for Thai exports, the Ministry of Commerce is now looking at Canada as a potential high value export market for quality products.

The ministry has set a target for the expansion of Thailand-Canada trade value, to at least 69 billion baht.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit has held talks with the Canadian Ambassador to Thailand Sarah Taylor, during which the Minister of Commerce encouraged Canada to import more farm products from Thailand.

In their discussion, the Minister of Commerce highlighted farm products that suit the Canadian market, from Hom Mali rice, health brown rice, fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, rubber products, and processed food.

With more than 1,000 Thai restaurants operating in Canada and the popularity of Thai cuisine, the Minister of Commerce has urged culinary schools…