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FTI frets over slowdown of shipments in fourth quarter

The container ship 'Kota Hakim' from Singapore is pictured near Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan province. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has expressed fresh concerns over an export slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2022, following a drop in goods purchase orders overseas.

Some industries reported a decrease of 30% in purchase orders attributed to weaker purchasing power, especially in the US and European markets, said Kriengkrai Thiennukul, chairman of the FTI.

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