Thailand plans to wrap trade negotiations with Efta nations by early next year appears to be the key objective for Thailand’s trade representatives. The chief negotiator, Auramon Supthaweethum, who is also the director-general of the Department of Trade Negotiations, shared that the recent two-level discussions are taking place in Oslo, Norway.
The fifth round of the Thai-Efta FTA negotiations has started, and both parties are in the process of settling the remaining issues and aiming for an accelerated joint resolution. These negotiations are believed to be at the halfway point, and the goal is to conclude them within the first quarter of 2024.
In this round, negotiators and sub-groups from both parties are involved in the talks. Heading the Thai delegation is Auramon, while Efta is represented by Markus…
