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Thailand-EU FTA talks make progress on sustainability, SMEs and trade barriers
1-Jul-2025 The Nation Thailand
The sixth round of negotiations on the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), reached consensus on three important chapters: Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD), Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT). The seventh round is planned for late September to early October in Brussels.
Statement on the voices of Thai civil society regarding the free trade agreement between Thailand and the European Union
24-Jun-2025 FTA Watch
Thai civil society organizations expressing serious concerns about the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between Thailand and the European Union (EU), highlight potential negative impacts on agriculture, food security, environment, labor rights, public health, and other social issues.
Bhutan-Thailand FTA set for implementation by 2026
23-Jun-2025 Kuensel Online
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Kingdom of Thailand is expected to be implemented by January 2026.
S. Korea, Thailand set to hold 6th round of economic partnership negotiations
10-Jun-2025 Yonhap
South Korea and Thailand are set to kick off their sixth round of negotiations for a bilateral economic partnership agreement.
Thai govt eyes conclusion of free trade talks with EU
6-Jun-2025 Bangkok Post
The Thai government has reaffirmed its commitment to concluding its free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union by the end of this year.
Thailand, Bangladesh to launch formal FTA talks by year-end
15-May-2025 TBS News
Thailand and Bangladesh to launch formal FTA talks by the end of 2025, aiming to boost trade ties and expand export opportunities between the two nations.
Thailand, Bangladesh to launch formal FTA talks by year-end
13-May-2025 The Business Standard
Bangladesh is currently Thailand’s second-largest trading partner in South Asia. In 2024, the bilateral trade value between the two countries reached USD 1.13 billion, with Thailand exporting USD 1.04 billion worth of goods to Bangladesh.
EU accelerating free trade talks with Asia: trade chief
9-May-2025 The Daily Star
The European Union is speeding up free trade negotiations with key Asian countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and India, in response to the heavy tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Eurasian Economic Union FTA pressed at Brics talks in Rio
2-May-2025 Bangkok Post
Thailand seized the opportunity to advance negotiations on a Thailand–Eurasian Economic Union free trade agreement during a bilateral meeting with Russia on the sidelines of the Brics Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brazil.
Thai-EU trade talks gain ground
28-Apr-2025 Bangkok Post
The fifth round of free trade agreement negotiations between Thailand and the European Union made significant progress to the mutual satisfaction of both sides.
Korea, Thailand resume EPA talks to boost trade ties
22-Apr-2025 Korea Herald
South Korea and Thailand are conducting their fifth round of negotiations this week in Bangkok to finalize an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) aimed at deepening trade and investment ties. The talks, led by senior trade officials from both countries, cover 13 key areas including goods, services, investment, intellectual property, and sustainable development.
Thai-EU FTA talks progress smoothly, final deal expected by year-end: Pichai
9-Apr-2025 The Nation
Thai-EU FTA talks make solid progress in fifth round; deal expected by end of 2025, says Commerce Minister Pichai.
Thailand proposes creation of BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement
7-Apr-2025 Vietnam+
Thailand has proposed the creation of a BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement to enhance intra-regional trade, and strengthen the economies of countries in the regional group.
Thailand, Bhutan formally endorse trade agreement
4-Apr-2025 Bangkok Post
Thailand and Bhutan officially signed a free trade agreement, aimed at enhancing trade relations between the two countries.
Europeche calls for exclusion of tuna from new free trade agreement with Thailand
1-Apr-2025 Baird Maritime
As the European Commission and Thailand begin the fifth round of trade negotiations today until 4 April, calls are growing in Spain for tuna to be excluded from any future deal with Bangkok.
EU-Thailand trade talks resume as Spain worries about tuna sector
1-Apr-2025 Euractiv
As the European Commission and Thailand begin the fifth round of trade negotiations today until 4 April, calls are growing in Spain for tuna to be excluded from any future deal with Bangkok.
Thailand, Sri Lanka fast-track FTA strategy to diversify exports and draw investors
31-Mar-2025 Pattaya Mail
The move followed discussions between Suchat Chomklin, Deputy Minister of Commerce, and representatives from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in Colombo.
Pact expected to help double trade with European Union
20-Mar-2025 Bangkok Post
The upcoming Thailand-EU free trade agreement (FTA), expected to be signed this year, aims to double Thailand’s trade with the European Union. Following the suspension of negotiations after the 2014 coup, the EU resumed talks after Thailand enacted a new constitution and held elections.
Thailand races to seal free trade deal with EU within 2025
18-Mar-2025 The Nation Thailand
Thailand and the EU are accelerating free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, aiming for completion by year-end, Thailand views the FTA as crucial for enhancing its global competitiveness and economic security, with the EU being a significant trading partner.
Thailand and EU hail progress on FTA talks
4-Mar-2025 Nation Thailand
Thailand and the European Union are making significant progress on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming for completion by year-end. Key aspects of the negotiations include finalized chapters on regulatory practices and transparency, discussions on workforce development, environmental cooperation, and Thailand’s OECD aspirations.