CPTPP studies to go before the cabinet
published : 8 Jul 2021 at 04:00
Final studies on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are ready and scheduled to go before the cabinet s consideration over the next few weeks so that the government can make a decision whether to apply to join the pact.
Commerce vice-minister Sansern Samalapa said if the cabinet endorses the final studies commissioned by the International Economic Policy Committee and gives the green light for the country to join the CPTPP, Thailand will later file a letter of intent to apply for the CPTPP.
Once signatory members of the pact approve Thailand s application, a negotiation panel that includes members from all related stakeholders will be established to prepare the participation.
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Cabinet to mull report on whether to join CPTPP agreement, though critics say it must make out a strong case first
published : 28 Jun 2021 at 04:44 Tanee: Concerns remain
From time to time over the past few years, the government was asked whether it had secretly given the green light for Thailand to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Once again last month, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, chairman of the International Economic Policy Committee studying the kingdom s readiness, said the cabinet had not decided.
Panel wants more trade deal time
published : 8 May 2021 at 04:00
The International Economic Policy Committee requires another 50 days to make a recommendation on whether Thailand should join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), says Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.
The CPTPP was launched in 2019 to remove trade barriers among 11 nations representing nearly 500 million consumers in the Asia-Pacific region.
The pact replaced the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a similar trade deal that included the United States until the Trump administration decided to withdraw.
Mr Don, also the committee chairman, yesterday clarified ongoing speculation that the government has decided to join the CPTPP, a move which the private sector supports but civil groups and health activists oppose.
State rushes to complete studies on CPTPP pact
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published : 14 Apr 2021 at 05:00
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The Finance Ministry is speeding up its study on the pros and cons of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as working on protective measures to cushion against the impact of the pact if Thailand decides to join.
Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said he sees greater opportunities to expand exports if Thailand joins the CPTPP.
The CPTPP was launched in 2019 to remove trade barriers among 11 nations representing nearly 500 million consumers in Asia-Pacific.
The pact replaced the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a similar trade deal that included the US until the Trump administration decided to withdraw.
Agencies urged to expedite final studies on pact
published : 10 Mar 2021 at 04:00
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered related agencies submit by the middle of next month the final studies on the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) so that the government can make a decision whether to apply to join the pact.
Anucha Burapachaisri, the government spokesman, said yesterday the premier has ordered related agencies to speed up submission of the studies to him by April 15, in lieu of three months earlier, proposed by the International Economic Policy Committee which met on Feb 5.
Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai, chairman of the International Economic Policy Committee, said on Feb 5, the government still needs all related agencies to conduct more in-depth studies themselves, as suggested by the house standing panels and the in-depth study process could take about three months before Thailand can make the decision