“Seththa” Prime Minister and Finance Minister emphasize maintaining automobile export levels, bringing in “Kubota” to help pump up soybean production, revealing the best ASEAN-Japan circle. Discussing stability in the South China Sea
December 16 at 2:30 p.m. (Japan local time) That is 2 hours faster than Thailand) at the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, gave an interview about the results of discussions with executives of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and company executives. Kubota said JETRO has thanked the government for taking care of Japanese businessmen. We hope there will be continued investment. He assured that the investment of Japanese investors will be supported by the Thai government.
When asked what specifically JETRO would like the government to support, the Prime Minister stated that he also cares about the system that is transitioning to the electric vehicle (EV) system. In the past, the Thai government has already supported it. From discussions with Japanese automotive groups, they would like to come and invest more quickly. Thailand confirms trade treaty (FTA) between Thailand, EU and UK. The right-hand drive driver confirmed that he would negotiate quickly. To maintain the level of exports of cars produced in Thailand. As for the change, it will move to the EV factory. It’s faster in some cases. Especially pickup trucks from Isuzu and Toyota.
Mr. Settha also mentioned the discussion with Kubota executives that from the discussion with Kubota executives it was a very good meeting. We misunderstood that Kubota only sells tractors. But he has the technology for compacting corn cobs. that goes to making smokeless charcoal and fuel Including the harvest of the future crops. and currently in the matter of plowing and harvesting rice which Kubota Already doing well But Thailand’s future crops, such as soybeans, Thailand imports a million tons per year. But we can produce only tens of thousands ourselves. Because there is a problem with harvesting that is not worth the cost. Therefore, talk with Kubota who has technology. Machinery that can help reduce costs Including the construction of irrigation systems in the agricultural sector. which the Kubota agricultural integrated system is in operation It was agreed that Thailand would go and see the place. and let Kubota help develop This will be a way for us to triple farmers’ income within four years. It is a big deal and a good thing. In addition, the president of Kubota gave full support. He asked Kubota to provide a loan with a hire-purchase contract rather than just selling. and provide a fair interest rate This gives Thai farmers real income. After this, the team will also go talk to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
Meanwhile, in front of the Imperial Palace courtyard, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, gave an interview about the special ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit (ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN relations. -Japan On December 17, 2023, Thailand as the ASEAN coordinator will offer something special that we are one of the members. Currently, Indonesia is the chairman. The next president will be the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. and Japan It is the nation that invests the most in ASEAN and Thailand. will be able to talk about his needs In addition, another issue will be the issue of security in the South China Sea, where there is still conflict. We insist that the independence of every country must be respected. You must be careful not to cause problems. Because if there is a problem with the sea transportation system, it will be a problem. Especially in Taiwan, we have 60,000 workers, so we don’t want the conflict to go far. The matter of Myanmar must be discussed further because it is one of the ASEAN countries. And there is a border with Thailand of more than 2,000 kilometers. We were informally assigned to talk and see. And ten days ago, Mr. Panpree Phitthanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Went to talk with the negotiating partner. in Myanmar and agreed to set up a working group To oversee humanitarian assistance If a problem arises, how will you take care of the innocent?
2023-12-16 08:12:00
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