Thailand Seeks Answers Over Thai Inhaler Restrictions in China

Thailand Investigates Reported Restrictions on Herbal Inhalers at Chinese Trade Shows

Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion is seeking clarification after manufacturers complained that Thai inhalers were being prevented from appearing at trade exhibitions in China. The issue was raised during talks between the department and the Federation of Thai Industries as officials discussed ways to support Thai small and medium-sized businesses overseas. The reported restriction took effect on August 20, although authorities said no detailed explanation had yet been provided for why the products were being excluded. Officials also discussed difficulties involving Thai silver jewellery exports to India and obstacles facing pearl exporters as part of a wider review of trade barriers. The department has asked industry representatives for more information on the inhaler issue while preparing separate discussions with Indian authorities and Thailand’s Fisheries Department over the other export concerns.