Exports up for first time in 6 months
Exports rose for the first time in six months in January, largely driven by shipments of oil and gold.
The Commerce Ministry reported on Monday that customs-cleared exports rose 3.35% year-on-year in January, fetching US$19.62 billion, with imports dropping 7.86% to $ 21.18 billion, generating a trade deficit of $1.55 billion.
Phusadee Arunmas
