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Lighthizer presses Thailand on AG trade barriers
19-Sep-2017 Politico
Lighthizer stressed the need to address longstanding trade barriers, including on U.S. meat and other agriculture exports.
USTR launches review of IP in Thailand after reported improvements on enforcement
18-Sep-2017 IP Watch
“I’d be concerned that USTR is pressuring Thailand to take pro-pharma positions on the RCEP and TPP,” Knowledge Ecology International Executive Director James Love said.
Govt will lose gold mine dispute due to Article 44 use: academics
1-Sep-2017 The Nation
FTA Watch warns that Thailand would most certainly lose an arbitral tribunal process regarding allegations that it violated the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement, exposing the country to huge losses due to claims for compensation.
India-Thailand difference delaying FTA under BIMSTEC
7-Aug-2017 Financial Express
Difference between India and Thailand over market access is one of the main reasons why the FTA under BIMSTEC remained stalled during last couple of years.
PM urges India to join regional trade pact
7-Aug-2017 Bangkok Post
Thailand urges India to join RCEP
Pak, Thailand FTA to be signed on Aug 22
18-Jul-2017 Pakistan Observer
Pakistan and Thailand Free Trade Agreement will be signed on August 22, for enhancing the bilateral trade between two countries - Pak official.
Sri Lanka-Thailand reach consensus on FTA
8-Jun-2017 Daily Mirror
Sri Lanka and Thailand have come to a consensus on a free trade agreement covering trade in goods. The MoU will be signed in August.
Thailand and Chile agree to extend FTA signed in 2015
2-Jun-2017 Latin American Herald Tribune
Officials from both countries decided to expand the trade in agricultural products (mainly fruit).
Kingsgate to talk with Thai government
7-Apr-2017 The Australian
The Thai government says it is ready to hold talks with Australian goldmining company, Kingsgate Consolidated, over the closure of its Thai mining operations last year.
Govt readies for US deal
4-Apr-2017 The Nation
Thai Commerce Minister said problems between Thailand and the United States could be thrashed out in ongoing negotiations on a trade and investment partnership.
Kingsgate seeks Thai gold mine resolution
3-Apr-2017 Courrier Mail
Australian goldminer Kingsgate Consolidated is banking on free trade agreement provisions to press the Thai government to open talks over its 2016 decision to shut all gold mines.
Thailand seeks early decision from India on proposed free trade pact
16-Feb-2017 The Hindu
With US, EU gripped by uncertainty, Bangkok looks towards Asian partners
Pakistan, Thailand discuss free trade agreement
19-Jan-2017 DND
Pakistan and Thailand are discussing Free Trade Agreement (FTA), likely to be signed within three months after both the sides finalize recommendations to be accommodated in the agreement.
Thailand to take lead in Asean Community
9-Jan-2017 Bangkok Post
As the Asean Community enters its second year, Thailand, as one of the founding countries of the bloc, is planning to spearhead various economic opportunities to benefit the region.
Pakistan, Thailand: PAAPAM expresses concern over inclusion of auto sector in FTA
4-Jan-2017 The Express Tribune
Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) expressed concerns on the government’s proposal to include the auto sector in the FTA between Pakistan and Thailand.
Trump moves: The face of economic and political uncertainty in Asia
3-Jan-2017 International Policy Digest
States such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines, which used to lean toward the United States (US), may now be seeking to find more favor with the Chinese.
Eurasian Economic Union considering Thailand’s free trade zone application
29-Nov-2016 TASS
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is considering Thailand’s application for a free trade zone agreement, and suggests that a new document - memorandum of understanding - should be signed between the sides.
5th round of Pak-Thailand FTA negotiations held
22-Nov-2016 The Nation
The fifth round of Pakistan-Thailand Free Trade Agreement negotiations was held in Bangkok.
Pakistan to focus on ‘non-traditional’ trade markets
10-Nov-2016 The Express Tribune
Pakistan is going to access non-traditional trade markets of the world and liberalise its trade environment, which will ensure sustained economic growth.
Auto vendors concerned about FTA with Thailand
9-Nov-2016 Dawn
Auto vendors have shown their discomfort over the ongoing negotiations regarding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and Thailand.