Thai shippers upbeat about 6-7% growth
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Thai shippers upgraded their export growth forecast to 6-7% this year from a 3-4% projection in December, helped by the global economic recovery, economic growth in major trading partners and healthy exports of industrial products such as automobiles, electrical appliances, equipment and parts, and oil-related products such as plastic pellets and chemicals.
Chaichan Chareonsuk, newly appointed president of the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC), said a weaker baht also helps boost export prospects.
“We’re upbeat that exports can grow by 6-7% this year,…
