Bangkok--Mar 21--EXIM Thailand
To support the Government’s policy in exploring new markets in countries in Free Trade Areas (FTAs), Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand) launched a “Export Market Diversification to FTA Countries” campaign, offering financial benefit and information service throughout the year 2005 for Thai exporters exporting goods and services to new buyers in the countries with which the Government has concluded the FTA establishment.
Following the Government’s conclusion of the establishment of FTAs with China, India and Australia, with aims to heighten investors’ confidence in Thailand, attract foreign investments, create opportunities in exchanging new technologies with FTA countries, and create more economic alliances and export channels, Mr. Sataporn Jinachitra, EXIM Thailand President, revealed that the Bank has launched the “Export Market Diversification to FTA Countries” campaign to enhance Thai exporters’ confidence in seeking new buyers in the FTA countries. The special promotion comprises a 50% DISCOUNT for the Buyer/Buyer’s Bank Risk Assessment Service to assess the credibility of new buyers and increase exporters’ confidence in trading with those buyers, and FREE FTA Information Service such as contents of the agreements, positive and negative impacts, major policies and measures from the Government sector. The newly launched “Export Market Diversification to FTA Countries” campaign is expected to help Thai exporters expand their export markets and to positively support the country’s economic and international relations.
Exporters interested in the “Export Market Diversification to FTA Countries” campaign may contact Export Insurance Department, EXIM Thailand Head Office, at Tel. 0 2617 2111 from today until the end of December 2005.
About Export-Import Bank of Thailand
Export-Import Bank of Thailand is a financial institution wholly owned by the Royal Thai Government under the Ministry of Finance’s supervision. The Bank was established by the Export-Import Bank of Thailand Act B.E. 2536 (1993) which empowered the Bank to engage in any financial activities customary to commercial bank practices, except for accepting deposit from the general public. The Bank’s objective is to provide financial services to strengthen the competitive edge of Thai exporters and investors abroad while contributing to the earning or saving of foreign exchange.
For further information,
please contact Public Relations Division,
Office of Top Management
Tel. 0 2271 3700, 0 2617 2111, 0 2278 0047 Ext. 1140-1146 End.