Bangkok, June 22-EXIM Thailand joins hands with the Department of Foreign Trade, AMLO, to raise the level of defense against weapons of mass destruction components. reduce conflicts in the modern world
Mr. Rak Worakitpokathorn Managing Director Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), Mr. Ron Ron Poonphiphat, Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and members of EXIM Thailand, and Mr. Thepsu Bowonchotdara, Secretary-General of the Anti-Money Laundering Commission. AMLO signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in the prevention and suppression of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (Weapons of Mass Destruction: WMD). International to comply with international standards.
after Thailand Thailand has received a low level of evaluation on the effectiveness of monitoring and implementation of measures to prevent WMD. Support for the next assessment results in 2026 or the next 3 years to be at a better level for exporters to adjust to support trade costs exports may be higher Because many importing countries began to determine New trade barriers are becoming more stringent, such as Europe's CBAM, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It will come into force in the next 29 months. Many new rules began to follow. Government agencies and the private sector of Thailand. Therefore, it must strictly follow the AML/CFT/WMD operation manual.
In particular, controlling the import and export of goods that can be used in two ways (Dual-Use Items: DUI) due to the current amount of weapons and personnel has decreased. And are being replaced by modern weapons adapted from what civilians use in everyday life. making international arms control included International import-export control to prevent the introduction of non-armed materials by condition To be adapted as a weapon in terrorism, such as the introduction of fertilizer components used as objects in the production of bombs. the use of certain gases in sabotage and the introduction of titanium materials in golf clubs used as components in the production of rockets or missiles
Mr. Ron Ron Poonphiphat, Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade, revealed that the United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 to build international confidence. and international organizations And to support the assessment of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2026, so it must build confidence in the financial sector, banking and the Thai private sector.
Acknowledged that a wide range of products, including drugs, chemicals, electronics Can be used as a component to produce lethal weapons. when the new world Many regions are in conflict. Therefore, we use materials from products in everyday life. Can be used to produce deadly weapons, the international stage began to set additional requirements for joint trade. If the private sector does not adapt will cause export costs Imports increase.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency