ISDS Case Map
Thailand
Despite Thailand's political uncertainty the European Union remains keen to negotiate a bilateral free-trade agreement (FTA) with the Kingdom as a way to facilitate progress on a wider Asean-EU FTA.
The government needs to address existing legal issues that impede international trade agreements, says Narongchai Akrasanee, a member of the cabinet's economic advisory team.
The free trade agreement between Thailand and South Korea will be submitted for cabinet approval today, paving the way for the two countries to officially sign the pact at the Asean economic ministers' meeting scheduled for Aug 25-27 in Singapore.
The Bracks review of the car industry is expected to urge the Federal Government to take a stronger line in negotiating free trade agreements after the review's hearings became a flashpoint for dissent over the Thai free trade agreement (FTA).
Bush's farewell visit to Thailand next week stirs up discussions of the proposed US-Thailand FTA
Thailand is being urged to upgrade itself as the leader in determining safety standards and relevant laws on food and agricultural products in order to surmount business challenges arising from free trade area agreements.
A review of the potential direction and impacts of an EU-ASEAN FTA, particularly on Thailand, commissioned by FTA Watch
Growth of exports to Thailand and Singapore has slowed after India signed bilateral duty-free agreements with these countries. But a similar pact with Sri Lanka has improved the growth in India's exports to the island nation.
The Charoen Pokphand Group, Thailand's largest agribusiness conglomerate, is preparing to expand in India by establishing two more animal feed plants.
Thailand hopes to ratify a full free-trade agreement with India within this year if the political situations in the two countries don't change, according to Deputy Commerce Minister Wiroon Techapaiboon.
