Timber regulations tightened, Thailand targets Siamese rosewood exports

The Commerce Ministry of Thailand recently announced two new regulations targeting the timber trade. Beginning on July 17, traders will be required to hold certificate of import to import timber, processed wood, and wooden artefacts. Additionally, starting August 16, the export of Siamese rosewood (phayung) will be prohibited, Bangkok Post reports.

The director-general of the Foreign Trade Department, Ronnarong Phoolpipat, emphasised that the new timber regulations aim to bring the current trade situation in line with international standards. According to the new timber regulations, importing timber logs through customs checkpoints in the Tak, Kanchanaburi, and Mae Hong Son provinces will be halted. Additionally, processed wood imports via Mae Hong Son checkpoints and imports of phayung logs, processed phayung, and artefacts made from phayung originating from…