Thai offices abroad told to go on the offensive

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Thai offices abroad told to go on the offensive

Published: 11/02/2012 at 02:42 AM
Newspaper section: Business

Thai trade officials stationed abroad are being urged to find more channels for Thai farm exports and be more aggressive in engaging local partners.

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med142
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Discussion 4 : 11/02/2012 at 03:00 PM4
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In the UK imported Thai food is so very expensive, take thai mangoes. Tesco, 2 small ones for £1.50p. If they have them. Ung choi £1.40 for a small bag.
Mangoes which are from pakistan are so much cheaper, and are the same. Which would you buy?
I do think that they need a new boss in this department. The first thing they need to do is to be able to compete with competators prices, and quality of goods.
At the moment this they can not do, remember if one makes a little profit and the goods are cheap and of good quality and a sustainable supply, the more will be sold, demand will be high.
But alass, this is not the case here.In the UK, thai people and businesses such as restaurants will mostly buy the same goods produced another country, as they are the same in everyway but cheaper.
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Discussion 3 : 11/02/2012 at 09:47 AM3
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How in the world does one apply . . . “offensive measures in promoting exports and seeking new markets”? Almost sounds like a scam potential. Will Thai rice be force-fed to consumers? Agreed upon price raised after receipt? Rice slipped in with other goods then money demanded (King Power style)? Sub-par inferior rice sold then claim buyer damaged rice (jet-ski style)? Offensive measures!? Please.!!
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Discussion 2 : 11/02/2012 at 09:47 AM2
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"Jiranun Wongmongkol, director of commercial affairs in Cambodia, said trade with neighbouring countries hinges on good relations and political stability to foster confidence among traders."

Mr Wongmongkol, is totally correct, it's the relationship that fosters commerce, not aggressive actions, but good bilateral harmonious interactions.
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Discussion 1 : 11/02/2012 at 05:19 AM1
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aggression never sold anything but losses.
quality-quantity related product - service marketing and a solid political environment does the trick only!
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