Thailand


PM emphasises Thai free trade to Japanese business
Despite the current political problems prevailing in Thailand, the country will move ahead with trying to implement the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA), signed earlier this year, as soon as possible for the benefit of both countries, Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said Wednesday.
India-Thailand FTA delayed
Negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) covering goods, services and investments between India and Thailand, which were supposed to conclude by this month-end, are likely to go on till October.
Falling into a spaghetti bowl: A review of the impact of FTAs on Thailand
This paper is an attempt to bring together and review the few pieces of information on the effect of FTAs in Thailand with a particular emphasis on the agricultural sector.
Japan OKs FTAs with Thailand, Chile
Japan's parliament has ratified free-trade agreements with Thailand and Chile, paving the way for the FTAs to take effect as early as this autumn.
Thai-Indian FTA 'in six weeks'
Thailand and India expect to complete negotiations on cutting duties on goods and services and sign a free-trade agreement by next month, according to Commerce Minister Krirk-krai Jirapaet.
Indo-Thai FTA may get a jolt as consensus in services eludes
The free trade agreement between India and Thailand may falter in the absence of consensus regarding the services sector.
Krirk-krai expects to ink India deal by July
Thailand and India expect to complete negotiations on cutting duties on goods and services and sign a free-trade agreement by July, according to Commerce Minister Krirk-krai Jirapaet.
Thai logistics must improve for ASEAN-China FTA
Thailand must address its logistics problems if it wants to receive full benefit from the ASEAN-China free trade area agreement, to be effective on 2010, according to new research.
Japanese check in to Thai hospitals
More Japanese nationals will receive medical treatment at Thailand's private hospitals in 2007, according to a new survey conducted by Kasikorn Research Centre.
Thai-Korean trade talks hung up on rice
Thailand and South Korea will continue to work toward a bilateral free-trade agreement, according to Nitya Pibulsonggram, the minister of foreign affairs. Trade talks between the two countries were now focused on cutting tariffs for rice and fruit, two key Thai exports.