While Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak says he has not been surprised by economic projections recently made by public and private economic houses, he is expressing confidence that once the new government is firmly in place the prime minister will be able to continue implementing the national plans.

AMID the escalating US-China trade war, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said an export growth target of 8 per cent has been set for next year, while Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said Thailand plans to produce for export products affected by the trade spat.