‘Jiraphon’ is afraid that the Cabinet will push Thailand into the CPTPP even though they are not ready not worth it and problems that are too difficult to fix in the future will make Thailand at a disadvantage
On July 26, 65, Ms. Jiraporn Sinthuprai, Member of Parliament for Roi Et and Executive Committee of the Pheu Thai Party (PAD) spoke regarding the news of the International Economic Policy Committee (NSO) ) Prepare the brew for the Cabinet Agreed for Thailand to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Pacific Economic Partners (CPTPP) that from the date the NICE which was assigned by Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister pledged to civil society that A comprehensive study will be conducted carefully to cover impact measures. and consult with stakeholders in all sectors to come to a common conclusion before making a decision. Until today, almost a year has passed, there has not been any concrete action, but there is news that Thailand is preparing to join the CPTPP despite the lack of readiness in many matters.
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Ms. Jiraporn continued that if she claimed to be preparing to push Thailand to join the CPTPP agreement to expand trade and investment. It might be the reason why it doesn’t sound up. because the fact is Thailand has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with most of the CPTPP members. except Mexico As for Canada, the ASEAN-Canada FTA is being established. Therefore, for this reason, joining the CPTPP will not benefit Thailand’s trade and investment expansion in any way. It has been noted that if Thailand really wants to expand trade and investment with new countries. Thai-EU FTA negotiations should be accelerated This will allow Thailand to gain 27 more markets and FTA and Eurasian Economic Union. This will allow Thailand to gain 5 new markets. In the past, the Thai government had plans to do FTA as well, but it was very late.
“The government of Gen. Prayut has a powerful image. and has not been transparent in its operation all along Therefore, it is not surprising that Lakkai pushes Thai to join the CPTPP following a long holiday. to divert attention from the public But doing so did not bring any good results. to Thailand for sure If Thailand joins the CPTPP agreement without concrete preparation and comprehensive study Lack of transparent discussion and understanding with all sectors will make Thailand at a disadvantage not worth it And there are problems that are too difficult to solve in the future,” said Ms. Jiraporn.
