JAKARTA POST: A minister says that Thailand � Southeast Asia�s second largest economy � is now one of Indonesia�s major suppliers due to a significant increase in local imports of Thai cars and car components.
Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said on Wednesday that Thailand replaced South Korea as Indonesia�s fifth largest source of imports in January.
�This is interesting. Thailand is getting more important for us. It is likely related to our automotive industry,� she said during a press conference in Jakarta.