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Korea, Thailand hold 4th round of negotiations for Economic Partnership Agreement
4-Mar-2025 Chosun Biz
The 4th round of EPA negotiations between South Korea and Thailand held in Seoul, focus on 17 areas including trade in goods and services, digital economy, and sustainable development, with the goal of strengthening economic ties in a volatile global trade environment.
Free trade talks eyed with Gulf nations
21-Feb-2025 Bangkok Post
Thailand is revving up free trade agreement negotiations with Gulf countries to enhance trade, tourism and investment.
Bhutan free trade deal all set
21-Feb-2025 Bangkok Post
Representatives from Thailand and Bhutan during talks held during the fourth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA). The FTA is set to be signed during the Bimstec Leaders’ Summit, which Thailand will host on April 2-4.
Thailand seeks swift finalisation of FTA
20-Feb-2025 The Express Tribune
Thailand Ambassador Rongvudhi Virabutr urged the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to foster and push the government to finalise the FTA as soon as possible.
Thailand seeks swift finalisation of FTA
19-Feb-2025 The Express Tribune
Karachi businesses are urging a quick FTA with Thailand to boost trade, currently at $1.1B. While acknowledging the trade imbalance, both sides see potential for growth, especially in services and investment. Concerns about local industry protection and export diversification were raised, along with calls for streamlined business practices and the new Thai e-visa.
Thailand signed FTA with EFTA: no worries about TRIPs Plus, except Border Measure & IP Enforcement
17-Feb-2025 Access to Medicines
While the Thailand - EFTA agreemnts avoids TRIPS-plus measures that would directly impact medicine access and the universal healthcare system, Thai CSOs group remain concerns regarding border measures and intellectual property enforcement.
Bahrain FTA in the works
3-Feb-2025 Bangkok Post
Thailand and Bahrain are discussing a free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade and investment. The FTA talks, along with Thailand’s potential role as a food security hub for the Middle East, were discussed between the countries’ commerce ministers. Bahrain is Thailand’s 9th largest trading partner in the Middle East, with key Thai exports including automobiles, gems, and machinery.
Thailand aims to conclude FTA talks with EU this year: commerce minister
27-Jan-2025 The Nation Thailand
Thailand is prioritizing the finalization of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this year, following a recent FTA signed with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The country is also pursuing FTAs with Canada, the UAE, South Korea, and Bhutan, aiming to expand its trade partnerships significantly.
Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) of the free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association and Thailand – A critical analysis
24-Jan-2025 Alliance Sud and Public Eye
The SIA falls short of its promises. It contains strong methodological and analytical shortcomings which limit its usefulness for negotiators, stakeholders or the general public.
Switzerland expands free trade network despite doubts
24-Jan-2025 Swiss Info
Switzerland is taking its tally of free trade agreements up to 37 with new economic deals being signed with Thailand and Kosovo.
Thailand and Saudi Arabia deepen trade ties, explore free trade pact
20-Jan-2025 The Nation
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have made significant strides in strengthening their bilateral trade relations, with both countries exploring opportunities to further enhance economic cooperation.
FTA with European Free Trade Association to be signed at WEF meet
20-Jan-2025 The Nation Thailand
Thailand will sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The agreement, approved by the Thai Cabinet, covers trade with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
Thailand to sign historic first European trade pact at WEF
14-Jan-2025 Khaosod
The Thailand-EFTA Free Trade Agreement, scheduled for January 23, 2025, will connect Thai businesses with four wealthy European markets – Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
Thai CSOs warn the senate’s subcommittee about the ongoing FTA negotiation with the EU on TRIPs-plus provisions harmful to access to medicines
10-Jan-2025 Access to Medicines
FTA Watch representatives warned that stricter IP rules in a potential EU FTA could impact access to medicines, increase healthcare costs, and harm Thailand’s domestic pharmaceutical industry. They also highlighted concerns about EU demands regarding government procurement, plant variety protection (UPOV 1991), and import of remanufactured goods.
Thailand-Pakistan trade talks revived after decade
8-Jan-2025 Pattaya Mail
Key priorities include resuming negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement and strengthening collaboration in industries such as food, textiles, gems and jewelry, fisheries, and tourism.
Thailand targets more free trade deals this year
3-Jan-2025 Bangkok Post
The scheduled signing of the Thailand-Efta FTA this month represents Thailand’s first pact with European nations. The government is also working to finish negotiations with key partners such as the EU, South Korea, Asean-Canada and Bhutan, aiming to conclude deals this year.
SL-Thailand FTA will come into force in January
20-Dec-2024 Daily News
Thailand Ambassador in Colombo said that the Free Trade Agreement signed between Thailand and Sri Lanka which will be effective from January next year.
Thailand, South Korea begin third round of Economic Partnership Agreement talks
18-Dec-2024 The Investor
Thailand and South Korea on Tuesday kicked off the third round of their talks for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) aimed at broadening trade and investment exchanges, according to the latter’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
Thailand, South Korea teams to negotiate trade deal, says Pichai
16-Dec-2024 Bangkok Post
Thailand and South Korea are set to negotiate a new free trade agreement (FTA) to further boost bilateral trade, services, and investment. The proposed Thailand-South Korea Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) aims to expand market access for goods, services, and investment, building on existing agreements like the ASEAN-South Korea FTA and RCEP.
Thailand and UK discuss prospects for free trade agreement
9-Dec-2024 ASEAN Now
Thailand and the UK are exploring ways to deepen their economic ties, including the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Recent discussions between the two countries’ trade ministers focused on enhancing trade and investment through mechanisms like the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) and the Enhanced Trade Partnership.