The Foreign Trade Department, under Thailand’s Commerce Ministry, has announced its plans to tighten control measures over goods linked to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and dual-use items (DUI).

 

The Thai DUI products refer to goods that can serve both commercial and military applications. The decision, formulated in response to escalating global conflicts, aims to bolster international trust in Thai products.

 

Ronnarong Phoolpipat, the Director-General of the Foreign Trade Department, commented on the move. He said, “With ongoing unrest in various regions around the world, along with growing regional tensions resulting from various factors that have led to severe conflicts, there have been adverse effects on the economies and trade of many countries, including Thailand.”

 

The tightened control measures, he explains, are designed to prevent commercial goods from being misused for destructive purposes. This is particularly crucial given the extensive turmoil in the region.

 

by Alex Morgan

Ronnarong Phoolpipat/Bangkok Post

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-30

 

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7 hours ago, webfact said:

The tightened control measures, he explains, are designed to prevent commercial goods from being misused for destructive purposes. This is particularly crucial given the extensive turmoil in the region.

And how does "wing-nut" propose to do that?

Does the dual-use extend to skin lotions and beauty products supplied in dildo-shaped bottles?

I thought DUI meant "Driving Under the Influence" so was curious to see what products will now face stricter controls.