Commerce Ministry to hold talks with Myanmar 5 published : 28 Apr 2021 at 05:52 5 A desolate atmosphere is captured at Rim Moei market by the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot, Tak province. (Photo by Nutthawat Wicheanbut) Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit is planning to hold urgent talks with Myanmar as Naypyidaw is preparing to ban Thai drink exports worth 10 billion baht via land transport from May 1. The decision is believed to be related to the political mayhem in Myanmar. All types of drinks, including soft drinks, instant coffee and sweetened condensed milk, will only be allowed for export via ship to Myanmar, which means higher export costs for Thai businesses.