Cross border trade between Thailand and Myanmar showing signs of recovery since Singkhon crossing opened in August

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

A meeting chaired by Prachuap Khiri Khan governor Sathian Charoenrian discussed the problem of illegal migrants and improving cross border trade, reported Siam Rath.

 

This followed the opening of the Singkhon crossing between Thailand and Myanmar for cross border trade in August.

 

The border is open for that between Monday and Saturday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

It was reported that trade in the sum of 153 million baht had been accomplished comprising 144 million baht in imports and 9.5million in exports. 

 

This compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019 that totaled 1,625 million baht for the whole year. 

 

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18 hours ago, webfact said:

It was reported that trade in the sum of 153 million baht had been accomplished comprising 144 million baht in imports and 9.5million in exports.