Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit is planning to hold urgent talks with Myanmar as Naypyidaw is preparing to ban Thai drink exports worth 10 billion baht via land transport from May 1.
The decision is believed to be related to the political mayhem in Myanmar.
All types of drinks, including soft drinks, instant coffee and sweetened condensed milk, will only be allowed for export via ship to Myanmar, which means higher export costs for Thai businesses.
The authorities on both sides need to talk “so we can ask them their reasons for this decision and find solutions to the problem”, Mr Jurin said.
It remains unclear why Myanmar is demanding a new transport mode. The move…
