Thailand's Chamber of Commerce is pushing the government to accelerate three strategic trade agreements: ART (US), FTA (EU), and CEPA (UAE). The chamber projects these deals could boost GDP by over 2% within 3 years and attract foreign direct investment in semiconductors, electronics, digital/AI, clean energy, and premium food products. FTA-EU alone is estimated to add 1.28% to GDP and increase exports by 2.8% (~350 billion baht). The UAE agreement could open Middle Eastern, African, and South Asian markets for Thai exporters. Priority is securing favorable tariff rates and protecting sensitive agricultural sectors.
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