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EU trade talks offer poor deal
1-Mar-2013 Bangkok Post
Should we trade poor people’s lives with trade benefits for agro-industry corporations? This question has been posed by civic groups to the Yingluck Shinawatra government concerning the FTA negotiations between Thailand and the EU. It is not the only question that needs to be answered, however.
Civil society campaign kick-off to scrutinize the Thailand-EU FTA negotiation
28-Feb-2013 FTA Watch
Civil society groups based in Thailand kick off their campaign to monitor the EU-Thailand FTA negotiations
Thai, the Philippines keen to join TPP talks
28-Feb-2013 Bernama
Thailand and the Philippines are among countries that have recently expressed an interest in joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) bandwagon with the other 11 stakeholders. US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose Fernandez said the matter had been the subject of further discussion on his recent visit to both countries.
KCCI urges signing FTA with Thailand
13-Feb-2013
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) urged to explore the opportunities of signing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and Thailand in view of existing tremendous trading potential. Exchanging views with the Consul General of Thailand Wichai Sirisujin President KCCI Haroon Agar proposed Thai Consulate’s and KCCI’s Halal Food Pavilion in the 10th My-Karachi Exhibition 2013.
Thailand to go ahead with Thai-EU FTA
6-Feb-2013 Pattaya Mail
The Thai parliament has given a green light to the government to continue talks on the Thai-EU Free Trade Agreement aimed at increasing Thailand’s competitiveness in trade and investment in the EU market.
Thailand: FTA imperils public interest
1-Feb-2013 Bangkok Post
Now that parliament has approved the draft framework of the Thai-EU FTA, all eyes are now on the Commerce ministry as to how it will protect the national interest amid concerns raised by public health authorities and civic groups that big business interests will prevail over the common good.
Digging Thailand into an FTA-shaped hole
29-Jan-2013 Bangkok Post
After a series of warnings from civic groups that any international trade agreement without public consultation violates the constitution, the Commerce Ministry finally, albeit reluctantly, held a public hearing on the draft framework of the Thai-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) last Wednesday.
Chile near free trade pact with Thailand, talking to India
26-Jan-2013
Chile hopes to sign a free trade agreement with Thailand soon and is seeking to expand a limited one it has with India, as the Andean country looks to deepen its open, export-dependent model, foreign affairs minister Alfredo Moreno said on Saturday.
FTA signing with EU ’should be priority’
24-Jan-2013
The Thai-EU Business Council warned yesterday that Thailand would see its gross domestic product stunted by 1.2 per cent if it does not sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) by 2015 when the European Union’s tax breaks expire.
FinMin wants gold removed from India-Thailand FTA
22-Jan-2013 Business Standard
Government of India is contemplating removing gold jewellery from the list of items allowed to be imported under the India-Thailand free trade pact as several traders are misusing provisions to bring the precious metal from the South East Asain nation.
Thailand’s move to join the FTA race: A good thing?
22-Jan-2013 Bangkok Post
Thailand has recently stepped up its efforts on opening its market by joining various Free Trade Agreement negotiations such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. What would these FTAs mean for Thailand?
Trade on agenda for Yingluck’s meeting with Japanese prime minister
16-Jan-2013
Thailand will propose a boost in bilateral trade with Japan to US$100 billion by 2017 through closer cooperation via both government and the private sector.
Thailand to sign FTA with Pakistan
11-Jan-2013 Pakistan Today
Thailand has expressed its intention to sign a Free Trade Agreement with Pakistan to further promote trade and economic relations between the two countries.
India-Thailand FTA deal may be delayed
4-Jan-2013 CNBC
There will be no signing or conclusion of the FTA by January end, and if it happens it could only happen by mid or late 2013.
Thai-EU FTA raises alarm for people with AIDS
30-Dec-2012 IPS
Days before leaders of the European Union arrived in Norway to collect this year’s Nobel Peace prize, Thai public health activists sent a letter to the northern powerhouse, warning that the EU’s 2012 accolades face a credibility test in this Southeast Asian country.
Thailand: Business worried about India FTA
15-Dec-2012 The Nation
Private sector concerned about opening of professional labour market; Yingluck reportedly keen to wrap up full free-trade deal soon
Thailand, Pakistan to move forward in signing PTA, FTA
12-Dec-2012 Daily Times
Thailand and Pakistan move forward to sign accords for Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) leading to Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
TPP vs. RCEP: A new Washington-Beijing tug-of-war?
6-Dec-2012 The Nation
How the Thai government navigates the contest between the United States and China in the economic sphere will be a litmus test of Thailand’s diplomatic and political skills.
The public must be heard on free trade proposals
6-Dec-2012 The Nation
With Thailand set to join numerous trading blocs, it is essential that the govt opens a public discussion, as this issue will affect everyone
Thailand: Cabinet approves EU FTA talking points
6-Dec-2012 Bangkok Post
The framework of the Thai-EU free trade agreement will be scrutinised by parliament as required by the charter before bilateral talks on 17 trade issues can proceed.