Baht strength over the years point FTI appreciated 1% to fight waste exports in 1000 million baht.

Mr.Payungsak chartsuttipol. President, Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said the situation on the baht appreciated continuously by the private sector agree that there is a concern, and estimate that the baht is likely to rise as long as years. Because the U.S. economy and the EU. Clearly started to slow down. And may long continue by the year 2012 may see the baht at 30 baht to tap the U.S. dollar. Enabling operators to adjust the business plan at 31 per U.S. dollar.

However, private sector confidence that the Bank of Thailand (BOT) will oversee the baht to be in line with regional private sector has not worried much problem baht. It is hard for the island group

For the export sector of the country this year also sees growth as the target. Ministry of Commerce Set at 20% from the sales and purchasing power in the first half grew well. Although in the second half. May have slowed down some. Because the export base in the past year highWith multiple products that are better targeted growth industries such as motor vehicles. Market economy because exports recover better. Especially in Asian markets.

FTI chairman also expressed its concern that the baht appreciation would affect the export car The baht adjustment appreciated every 1% will export cars lost 1,000 million from the early rise to and 8% the value of exported cars lost nearly one billion baht if appreciated. เรื่อย other.Thailand will lose the chance that Japan will move the base to Thailand.

The extension to a fixed price from the government will have to wait for the right situation and must be in accordance with market forces. To fairness to both consumers and entrepreneurs. The adjustment in price. Do not adjust too quickly.

At the same time the government should not control prices. And operators can not stay.Together also suggest that government Measures to stimulate the economy. Until you see thatNational economic recovery clearly better. Because the reduction of stimulus measures in the economic conditions have not fully recovered. Can result in negative economic growth of the country.