China urged to augment channels to aid exports

The Ministry of Commerce is urging China to extend its working hours and add customs channels to facilitate the export process during the busy fruit harvesting season.

- PHUSADEE ARUNMAS

Commerce Minister Phairat Nuriaphakphan said he held discussions pertaining to strengthening Thailand and China trade and investment cooperation with Shi Yugang, deputy secretary of the Yunnan Provincial Party Committee of the Communist Party of China, on Wednesday.

He emphasised the importance of improving the efficiency of the Mohan checkpoint on the Laos-Yunnan route, proposing extended hours and additional customs inspection channels to meet the heightened demand of the export season.

Regarding durian exports, he noted that random inspections for durian to follow 2-day contamination could lead to delays.