ASEAN-South Korea FTA upgrade talks target 2027 conclusion
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Thailand has joined negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, with the aim of modernising a pact that has been in force for more than 17 years.
Thailand-Bangladesh FTA could lift economic activity by over 40%
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Thailand and Bangladesh are moving closer to a future FTA that could boost economic activity by more than 40%, strengthen investment and link South Asia with Southeast Asia.
Thailand and Europe Pledge to Build a "Future-Ready" Partnership Amid Global Uncertainty
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Senior Thai ministers and the EU ambassador reaffirmed the two sides' strategic ties at a Bangkok reception, calling for deeper cooperation on trade, technology and science diplomacy as a once-stable world order fragments
Thailand and EU Target 2026 for Landmark Free Trade Agreement
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Industry Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana meets EU Ambassador to align on green economy goals and fast-track FTA negotiations by the middle of 2026
Navigating 2026 uncertainty, FTI urges faster FTAs and structural reform
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
The Federation of Thai Industries warns Thailand’s 2026 economy may stagnate amid high uncertainty, risking weaker competitiveness, and urges faster FTA negotiations and structural reform.
Thai exports to ‘normalise’ in 2026 with 2-4% growth forecast, shippers warn
TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2026
Thai shippers forecast 2026 export growth of 2-4% as 2025’s double-digit rebound fades, citing mixed global factors and urging policies on logistics, FTAs and value-added exports.
TPSO urges Thailand to chase supply-chain roles over 0% tariff deals
SUNDAY, JANUARY 04, 2026
Thailand’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office says modern FTAs are shifting from tariff cuts to rules on supply chains, origin and trusted production networks.