Thai-Cambodian trade in Surin reaches new record high

The border trade in Surin province has reportedly reached 1 billion baht for the first time. The figure is said to be the new record high as the situation on the border of Thailand and Cambodia remains calm. Surin’s trade official Sitthiporn Bangkeaw … said these factors have prompted the export of fuel and everyday items from Thailand, while we need cassava from Cambodia for the industrial sector. According to Mr. Sitthiporn, the export to Cambodia last year through the checkpoint was valued at 888 million baht, while the import from the country was worth 173 million baht. … … Other products in demand in Cambodia include fruit juice and condensed milk, whereas Thailand imports cassava, used clothes and plastic items.

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