Ubon Ratchathani, Minister of Commerce Went to the area to inspect the Chong Mek checkpoint in Ubon Ratchathani to expedite the problem of congestion in front of the checkpoint. Hoping to facilitate trade Ready to call a meeting of 3 parties to solve the problem of cassava leaf spot disease.
Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Revealed after visiting the area to inspect the Chong Mek permanent border crossing point, Sirindhorn District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, that he had a meeting with the provinces. Deputy Governor of Ubon Province Customs House Chief Treasury Department representative Member of the House of Representatives in Ubon Ratchathani Province The Ministry of Commerce executives including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce were led. Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce Inspector General and representatives of relevant departments including government area inspectors of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime M
inister which Ubon Ratchathani province It is the inspection area for which they are responsible.
The team went to the area to listen to problems related to truck congestion during the import of cassava products from Laos. Many agencies have reported on the fact that it is found that it is a complex problem and is in the court process related to the expansion of areas that may affect the people. area in front of the checkpoint which he had assigned to members of the House of Representatives Take care of the people Taking into account the facilitation of trade for both the people and border trade.
For the problem of importing cassava It is seen that the world’s demand for cassava continues. The amount of cultivation in the country is still insufficient, so cassava must be imported from neighboring countries. which is related to many agencies which requires careful use The government sector must take care of importing cassava through the border checkpoint. Because there is concern about leaf spot disease. tha
t started from neighboring countries As a result, the problem cannot be completely resolved. Care must be taken in breeding plants that are more resistant to disease. Many agencies are in the process of resolving the issue. The Ministry of Commerce, which is considered the destination agency for trade, is concerned about imports. If disease is brought in, it will have an impact.
However, during the past month there have been meetings with the private sector. It has been invented that is resistant to disease. It is still necessary to come to a conclusion that after this farmers will have to use the variety. For farmers, what agency will use varieties to solve disease problems in the future without being able to let them go? Because if the disease spreads cannot be controlled or destroyed. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and the relevant Director-General have been assigned to work together. In addition, there must be discussion and understanding with the importer. People including farmers i
n the area to take care not to affect each other If we could hold hands It would be a good thing. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce will be the next coordinator. By instructing the Ministry of Commerce to ask for cooperation from all parties to continue working together to create a balance.
Source: Thai News Agency