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US-led Asia trade pact eyes clean energy, supply chains
23-May-2022 Argus Media
US President Joe Biden has announced a new economic framework deal for Asia-Pacific designed to boost investment in clean energy infrastructure, drive decarbonisation efforts and strengthen regional supply chains.
Thailand to join talks on US-led Indo-Pacific framework
19-May-2022 Nikkei Asia
This decision to engage in negotiations is not a commitment by Thailand to join the final arrangement, the government said.
Thai gold mine blamed for sickening local villagers is set to reopen
11-May-2022 Mongabay
Citing the free-trade agreement between Australia and Thailand, Kingsgate, announced in November 2017 that it had filed a suit against Thailand at an international arbitration tribunal.
Bhutan and Thailand to have bilateral trade
11-May-2022 Kuensel Online
The government of Bhutan and Thailand agreed to sign a bilateral trade agreement. The two countries have a trade and economic cooperation agreement as of now.
Thailand mulls more FTAs to expand export markets
18-Apr-2022 Bangkok Post
Thailand is scheduled to study free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America by the second half of this year, a move to expand new export markets.
Thailand ups trade ties with Telangana
12-Apr-2022 Bangkok Post
Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding to form deeper trade partnerships through a so-called mini free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with Telangana state in southern India.
Efta free-trade talks edge closer
11-Apr-2022 Bangkok Post
The Commerce Ministry will seek cabinet endorsement for a proposed negotiation framework for a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) following a recent public hearing on the matter.
Riches for Australian miner equals misery for Thai villagers
4-Mar-2022 Michael West
The gold mine was closed by the Thai government, but an obscure clause in a “free trade” agreement has allowed the lucrative mine in Central Thailand to reopen.
Toxic mine to re-open after Australian gold miner sues Thai Government
15-Feb-2022 AFTINET
Environmental defenders in Thailand have slammed a decision by the Thai Government to reinstate formerly revoked mining licenses following a lengthy legal battle in an international arbitration tribunal.
Thai Prime Minister under fire over reopening of Australian gold mine
8-Feb-2022 The Sydney Morning Herald
The mine was shut amid accusations of villagers being poisoned by leaking toxic waste. Kingsgate, whose Thai subsidiary Akara Resources had operated the mine since 2001, filed an international arbitration lawsuit.
Thai civil society urges government to end plans to join CPTPP
7-Dec-2021 Thai PBS World
Thailand’s anti-CPTPP civil society organizations issued an open letter, addressed to Prime Minister, urging the government immediately to cease plans to join the 11-member CPTPP trade bloc.
Dhaka, Bangkok working on sealing FTA
25-Nov-2021 Dhaka Tribune
Thailand and Bangladesh are working closely to ink a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), the country’s envoy said during a meeting with Bangladeshi business leaders.
Thailand plans to join talks on trans-Pacific trade pact membership
23-Nov-2021 Reuters
Thailand aims to join talks on membership of a trans-Pacific free-trade agreement, a government official said.
Cabinet okays Asean-Canada FTA framework
10-Nov-2021 Bangkok Post
The cabinet yesterday approved the negotiation framework for the Asean-Canada free trade agreement (FTA), hoping the pact will help open a gateway for Thailand into North America.
Will Thailand ever join the CPTPP?
8-Nov-2021 The Diplomat
While there are clear benefits for large companies to joining the pact, there are also clear drawbacks that could make life harder for the average Thai.
Thai envoy stresses FTA critical to balance bilateral trade
8-Nov-2021 International The News
Trade between Pakistan and Thailand could be balanced if the government of Pakistan tackles the hurdles efficiently, particularly the delay in signing a free trade agreement (FTA), said acting Thailand Consul General Paoyee Waesahmae.
‘Pak-Thailand FTA likely to be finalised by end year’
3-Nov-2021 The International News
The process of dialogue between the two countries had been slowing down during the COVID- 19 pandemic period, the ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan said.
Thailand ratifies RCEP pact
1-Nov-2021 Bangkok Post
Thailand has already submitted the ratification for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact and reaffirmed that the world’s biggest free trade deal will come into force on Jan 1 next year as scheduled.
Thailand starts CPTPP application process driven by fears for inward investment and the economy
27-Oct-2021 Thai Examiner
Just ahead of the ASEAN summit in Brunei came a strong indication that Thailand is taking steps to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Negotiations likely next year with Bangladesh
18-Oct-2021 Bangkok Post
Thailand expects to begin talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh next year.