(Bangkok Post file photo)Exports are expected to grow 5% in April-June over the same quarter last year, maintaining the first three months' pace, as buyers continue to build up inventory, the National Shippers' Council said on Wednesday. But export gains may slow in the second half of the year if Thailand is affected by US trade protectionist measures, council chair Ghanyapad Tantipipatpong told a news conference. "Thai exports in the second half may not be as bright as the first half," Ms Ghanyapad said. For that reason, the council raised its 2017 export growth forecast only slightly, to 2.5-3.5% from 2-3%. The Commerce Ministry is aiming for export growth of 5% this year.

Source: Bangkok Post May 03, 2017 08:15 UTC