Official: Thai-EU FTA study could wrap up this monthThe Trade Negotiations Department looks set to conclude the overall study of the long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU and send the report to the commerce minister for consideration this month or early next. According to Mrs Auramon, the vetting process coincides with the selection process of a new EU trade commissioner to be appointed later this year. "As far as we've consulted the Thai private sector, all agree Thailand should revive the free trade talks with the EU," Mrs Auramon said. FTA negotiations between Thailand and the EU were put on hold after the 2014 coup. Other economic measures such as household consumption and public welfare would benefit also, Mrs Auramon said.

Source: Bangkok Post September 16, 2020 20:26 UTC