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Minister to submit letter on CPTPP
Thailand’s decision on whether to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is becoming clearer, as Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai is expected to submit a letter of intent soon for the country to apply to join the pact to the cabinet for ...
Phusadee Arunmas
50 more days granted for consideration of CPTPP [Video]
Following the hashtag #NOCPTPP trending due to resistance directed at Thailand’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the Cabinet only agreed to grant the Prime Minister another 50 days to consider the issue to ...
CPTPP discord delays entry
Given the contentious debate about whether the country should join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Thailand is unlikely to be able to submit a formal request to join the controversial pact within this year.Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of Trade Negotiations Department, said ...
Phusadee Arunmas
Plant breeders back Thailand joining trans-pacific partnership
Plant breeders want Thailand to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and suggested that the government fund research.The chief of Plant Variety Protection Office, Thidakoon Saenudom, said in a seminar on the CPTPP that Thailand would take three – five years ...
The Nation Reporter
Industrial group supports Thailand joining CPTPP
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) supports the move to make Thailand a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to boost the nation’s international trade in the post-pandemic period.The panel’s stance, unveiled on Tuesday by the ...
Lamonphet Apisitniran
Companies want clarity on CPTPP
The private sector is calling for a quick and clear stance from the government on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).Companies cited foreign investors who have already invested and are interested in further spending in Thailand, though they are waiting for the ...
Phusadee Arunmas
Govt to consider joining Asia-Pacific trade pact in a month
The cabinet has agreed to set up a committee to consider whether Thailand should seek membership in an Asia-Pacific trade agreement after widespread opposition last month amid concerns joining the pact may harm the agriculture industry.The lower house panel will open for public opinions on ...
Thai Chamber of Commerce mulls CPTPP
The Thai Chamber of Commerce is pondering whether to back a controversial proposal to have Thailand join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to boost international trade in the aftermath of Covid-19.The trade agreement involving a newly formed bloc of 11 Pacific ...
Phusadee Arunmas
Govt sees GDP, investment boost if joins CPTPP trade pact
Thailand could expect a boost to its economic growth, investment and exports to help offset the negative impact of the new coronavirus pandemic if it participates in an Asia-Pacific trade agreement, the commerce ministry said on Monday.The country has before said it aimed to seek ...
Thailand preparing CPTPP application
Thailand will apply this month to join the new trans-Pacific free trade agreement, aiming to ensure it is not left behind by its competitors in the vibrant region, according to the country’s trade negotiations chief.“Thailand is working with the documents for applying to the CPTPP,” ...