Deputy Minister of Finance. Pull Chamber overseas the national agenda. Towards an ASEAN Community.

Mr. Pradit Pattarapasit. Deputy Minister of Finance. The inaugural speech to members of the Chamber with overseas in Thailand, approximately 150 people in the preparation of Thailand to move into a community economic ASEAN in 2015 at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok today indicate. the elimination of the ASEAN in early years. Pressure total exports increased 90 percent, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia 89 percent 62 percent by the government to rise to leadership. To help businesses take advantage when it comes to competition. By improving basic structure. And tax benefits.

The Government are confident that Thailand will compete in the ASEAN Economic Community. If businesses to share their knowledge. Understanding to create a competitive advantage. To the public via politicians. To set the national agenda with the following.

"Business must push for more. For their comments into government policy. Through the politicians. And needs to say. Include those for self-knowledge public. Thailand to compete once joined the ASEAN Economic Community. And a larger market share in international trade in the region. Value up to 1.7 trillion U.S. dollars. And statements of foreign investment in ASEAN in excess of 6 billion U.S.. "

Mr.Pradit artificial added. Thai exports to countries in the region increased very Numbers only in June. We have total exports of U.S. $ 1.8 billion and since the elimination between ASEAN At the beginning of last year. Gives us the total exports to the Philippines. Increased by 90 percent exported to Indonesia. Increased 89 percent while exports to Malaysia. Increased 62 percent.

"Top Export this better reflects that. The integration of ASEAN. Positive effect on us. And to achieve sustainable success. Thailand must be ready to move independently of the factors of production and services. As well as investment capital or labor in the ASEAN countries. "

Mr.Pradit also said that Thailand can not compete with other countries. If politicians lack understanding about the needs of businesses. And competition between regions. And between international I would like to work with the sector closely to the government. For the future of our country.

"Government must be a leader in helping enhance the competitive sector by improving infrastructure, various Including tax benefits, we also need education and health. Appropriate for future And consistent with international practices as well. "

Mr.Pradit also said plans to reform the policies that the Customs Department and Customs Department to facilitate the trade. To easily run business smoothly.

"For a new draft law of the Customs Department are sent to the Council considered that Aims to achieve transparency And the decision of the Customs Department is more equitable. Customs reform plan, this overhaul of the operation of the Customs Department the largest since its founding more than 135 years of reform and this happens from discussions with representatives of trade associations. And with foreign chambers of commerce in Thailand Listening to the needs and make suggestions, "concluded by Mr.Pradit