Thailand braces for Houthi attacks impact: export activities remain unaffected

With the recent Houthi attacks on pivotal shipping routes in the Red Sea, the Commerce Ministry of Thailand is strategising both immediate and long-term measures to mitigate the potential fallout. Despite these attacks, the ministry has confirmed that the country’s export activities remain unaffected.

The ministry’s permanent secretary Keerati Rushchano, following an urgent meeting with the Thailand National Shippers’ Council (TNSC), overseas trade promotion offices, and related agencies, conveyed his assessment that the impact of these Houthi attacks is likely to be temporary.

He stated…

“Our initial projections suggest that Thailand’s overall exports should not see any significant disruptions this year, even though we are preparing for any eventualities.”

Keerati expressed concerns about potential shortages of containers and container…