Thailand eyes food export opportunities amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The drought disaster that started in late 2019, plus COVID-19 pandemic, have caused a major slowdown of the Thai economy. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) is now promoting more employment in the agricultural sector, while looking into opportunities for food exports during this global crisis.
Mr Alongkorn Ponlaboot, an Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said today it is likely Thailand will continue to receive large orders for food items, even amidst the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19.
Tanakorn Sangiam
