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«“√ “√ √“™∫— ≥±‘ µ¬ ∂“π ªï ∑’Ë Û ©∫— ∫∑’Ë Û °.§.-°.¬. ÚıÙ¯ 721 Chavalit Pichalai Thailand had a trade surplus during 2001 to 2004. However dur- ing January to April of 2005, Thai- land experienced a trade deficit of approximately 185 billion baht. One of the main reasons of the trade IPP 31% SPP 8% Import 2% EGAT 59% deficit was oil and other fuel import. The ratio of oil and other fuel import value to the total import value increased from 11.6% in 2001 to 14.0% and 15.3% in 2004 and 2005 (January to April) respectively. The growth of oil and other fuel import, compared with the same period in the past, increased from 15.7% in 2001 to 44.1% and 60.8% in 2004 and 2005 (January to April) respec- tively. Balance of Trade UNIT : Billion Baht Value 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 (JAN-APR) Export 2,887 2,924 3,326 3,922 1,287 Import 2,752 2,775 3,138 3,840 1,472 Balance of Trade 135 149 188 82 -185 Source : Customs Department The Component of Oil and Other Fuel Import UNIT : Billion Baht Value 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 (JAN-APR) Oil and other fuels 318 320 372 536 225 Others 2,434 2,455 2,766 3,304 1,247 Total import 2,752 2,775 3,138 3,840 1,472 Ratio of oil and other fuels (%) 11.6 11.5 11.9 14.0 15.3 Growth of oil and other fuels (%) 15.7 0.7 16.1 44.1 60.8 Source : Customs Department Total Installed Generating Capacity (as of December 2004 : 26,056 MW)