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Coming clean on CPTPP
News, Editorial, Published on 25/10/2021
» China's move to formally apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) should be a catalyst in accelerating the Thai government's decision on joining the controversial pact.
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CPTPP delay the right call
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/07/2020
» The decision earlier this week by the House Committee on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to seek more time to study the impact of the controversial agreement means the country has prolonged its delay in joining the newly formed trade bloc which is to meet early next month in Mexico. That decision was the right one to make.
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Kingdom stands to gain from IPEF
News, Editorial, Published on 29/05/2022
» News of Thailand's participation in US President Joe Biden's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has caused quite a stir in the kingdom, with some members of the public protesting a move perceived as putting the country at odds with China and Russia.
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UK pivot could be good for Thais
News, Editorial, Published on 25/07/2021
» This weekend the UK's HMS Richmond has entered Thai territorial waters to conduct a joint military exercise with the Royal Thai Navy. It represents the first visit of a Royal Navy ship to Thailand since HMS Daring visited in 2014. Notably, it is the first engagement of the UK Carrier Strike Group with an Asean nation as part of the UK government's commitment to becoming "a persistent, credible and reliable presence in the Indo-Pacific".
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Smarter trade deals needed
News, Editorial, Published on 09/11/2020
» Many Thais rejoiced after Joe Biden won the US presidential election over the weekend. But certain concerns remain as the US changes its leader; in particular, challenges currently facing Thailand's international trade.
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Ditch Pacific pact for good
News, Editorial, Published on 28/04/2020
» In response to fierce resistance from civil society groups against the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the government has decided to withdraw a proposal to the cabinet to sign up to the trade deal.
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Avoid trade pact for now
News, Editorial, Published on 05/05/2018
» The military government maintains sovereign power to resume efforts to get the country to join the new version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. However, it still lacks the social mandate needed to press ahead with the move.
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