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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/3 Thailand 2023 Air pollution reduction Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing 44. Import Prohibition for used Motorcycles
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the import of used motorcycles under Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
44. Import Prohibition for used Motorcycles
Used Motorcycles
Type of measure
CP Prohibition except under defined conditions
ICS - HS Code
87.1197.06
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2022
Keywords
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/3 Thailand 2023 Waste management and recycling Import licences Other
52. Import Licensing for waste and scrap of…
52. Import Licensing for waste and scrap of plastics
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by prohibiting the imports of waste and scrap of plastics
Measure description Coverage of the measure
52. Import Licensing for waste and scrap of plastics
Waste and scrap of plastics
Type of measure
NAL Non-automatic licensing
ICS - HS Code
39.15
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2022
Keywords
Plastic
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/3/ADD.2

 		Thailand 2023 Natural resources conservation Ban/Prohibition Other 1. Export Prohibition of natural sands
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of conservation of natural resources by prohibiting the exports of Natural Sand under Article XX (g) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Export Prohibition of natural sands
Natural sand
Type of measure
P-X Prohibition on exports
 ICS - HS Code
25.05
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2022
Keywords
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/3/ADD.2 Thailand 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable forestry management
 Ban/Prohibition Forestry, Other
2. Import Prohibition of certain types of timber …
2. Import Prohibition of certain types of timber :Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Timer Logs, Processed Wood and Wooden Artefacts as a Prohibited Goods or Require Certificate for Import into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2566 (2023), dated 28 April B.E. 2566
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of conservation of natural resources by prohibiting the importation of certain types of timber under Article XX (g) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Import Prohibition of certain types of timber :Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Timer Logs, Processed Wood and Wooden Artefacts as a Prohibited Goods or Require Certificate for Import into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2566 (2023), dated 28 April B.E. 2566
Timber Logs through customs checkpoint in Kanchanaburi, Tak and Mae Hong Son, Processed Wood through customs checkpoint in Mae Hong Son, Timber Logs of Phayung, Processed Wood of Phayung and Wooden Artefacts made from Phayung (Dalbergia) Wood from Cambodia and Lao PDR
Type of measure
P Prohibition
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2022
Keywords
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/3/ADD.2 Thailand 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable forestry management
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences Forestry, Other
3. Export Prohibition, Export License, Export…
3. Export Prohibition, Export License, Export Certificate for certain types of timber
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of conservation of natural resources by prohibiting the exports of certain types of timber under Article XX (g) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Export Prohibition, Export License, Export Certificate for certain types of timber
Timber Logs of Phayung, Processed Wood of Phayung, Balled and Burlapped Phayung Tree and Wooden Artefacts made from Phayung (Dalbergia) Wood (Export Prohibition), Timber Logs, Processed Wood and Balled and Burlapped Tree besides goods subject to export prohibition (Export License), Wooden Artefacts besides goods subject to export prohibition and Wooden Charcoal (Export Certificate)
Type of measure
P-X Prohibition on exports
NAL-X Non-automatic license on exports
 ICS - HS Code
4401.11.00.000
4401.12.00.000
4401.21.00.000
4403.11.10.000
4403.11.90.000
4403.12.10.000
4403.12.90.000
4403.21.10.000
4403.21.90.000
4403.22.10.000
4403.22.90.000
4403.23.10.000
4403.23.90.000
4403.24.10.000
4403.24.90.000
4403.25.10.000
4403.25.90.000
4403.26.10.000
4403.26.90.000
4403.41.10.000
4403.41.90.000
4403.42.10.000
4403.42.90.000
4403.49.10.002
4403.49.10.003
4403.49.10.004
4403.49.10.005
4403.49.10.006
4403.49.10.007
4403.49.10.008
4403.49.10.009
4403.49.10.011
4403.49.10.012
4403.49.10.013
4403.49.10.014
4403.49.10.015
4403.49.10.016
4403.49.10.017
4403.49.10.018
4403.49.10.019
4403.49.10.090
4403.49.90.002
4403.49.90.003
4403.49.90.004
4403.49.90.005
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2022
Keywords
Natural resources
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/THA/7 Thailand 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable forestry management
 Import licences Forestry
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce…
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Timber Logs, Processed Wood and Wooden Artefacts as a Prohibited Goods or Require Certificate for Import into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2566 (2023), dated 28 April B.E. 2566
Environment related objective
To protect natural resources by prohibition of Timber Logs, Processed Wood and Wooden Artefacts
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Timber Logs, Processed Wood and Wooden Artefacts as a Prohibited Goods or Require Certificate for Import into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2566 (2023), dated 28 April B.E. 2566
Timber Logs, Processed Wood and Wooden Artefacts
Type of measure
Automatic
 ICS - HS Code
44011100
44011200
44032390
44032510
44032590
44031110
44031190
44031210
44032410
44032490
44032610
44032690
44034110
44034190
44034210
4403429044034910
44034990
44071400
44071910
44071990
44072320
44072390
44072512
44072513
44072519
44072521
44072529
44072620
44072630
94033000
94034000
94035000
94036090
Subsidy amount Implementation period
17 July 2023
Keywords
Natural resources
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/THA Thailand 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Loans and financing Fisheries
Cost reduction program for marine shrimp…
Cost reduction program for marine shrimp production to sustainably increase the competitiveness in the marine shrimp industry in 2021
Environment related objective
To install solar energy equipment to reduce or save electricity costs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Cost reduction program for marine shrimp production to sustainably increase the competitiveness in the marine shrimp industry in 2021
Marine shrimp farmers (small-scale farmers/juristic persons) of not more than 3 million baht per person for installing solar energy equipment systems (Solar cells), (...) The program consists of 2 activities, namely (1) an activity to reduce electricity costs and (2) an activity to reduce hidden costs (...)
Type of measure
Soft loans
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Supporting funds to compensate for the loan interest for 11 shrimp farmers who have been approved for credit. The estimated amount of interest compensation throughout the project period is 1,847,357.75 baht (the interest compensation period is not over 5 years).
 Implementation period
Project duration: From May 20, 2021 – May 20, 2026. The application period for loan applicants: Between 15 July 2021 – 30 December 2022
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/THA Thailand 2023 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Fishing vessel removal program for sustainable…
Fishing vessel removal program for sustainable marine fishery resources management, phase 2: Policy objectives: To manage commercial fishing fleets by balancing the number of commercial fishing vessels with the amount of fish that can be used sustainably; To compensate and mitigate the impacts on fishing vessel owners from government measures to combat IUU fishing.
Environment related objective
To manage commercial fishing fleets by balancing the number of commercial fishing vessels with the amount of fish that can be used sustainably; to combat IUU fishing.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fishing vessel removal program for sustainable marine fishery resources management, phase 2: Policy objectives: To manage commercial fishing fleets by balancing the number of commercial fishing vessels with the amount of fish that can be used sustainably; To compensate and mitigate the impacts on fishing vessel owners from government measures to combat IUU fishing.
Owners of fishing vessels participating in the program
Type of measure
Compensation grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
The estimated compensation budget for the 55 fishing vessels affected by government measures in 2015 is 261,788,400 Baht, which is now being paid in instalments.
 Implementation period
20 September 2022 – 31 December 2023
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/THA Thailand 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable and…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Sustainable fisheries management
 Loans and financing Fisheries
Occupational development and strengthening of…
Occupational development and strengthening of fishing communities program: (...) To promote the participation of local fishing communities and to support them in management, conservation, restoration, sustainable utilization of fishery resources, and environmentally friendly operations.
Environment related objective
To manage, maintain, conserve, and utilize fisheries resources in the most balanced and sustainable manner; to support technology transfer on the use of fishing gear that does not destroy aquatic animal resources, sustainable artisanal fisheries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Occupational development and strengthening of fishing communities program: (...) To promote the participation of local fishing communities and to support them in management, conservation, restoration, sustainable utilization of fishery resources, and environmentally friendly operations.
Target groups: local fishing community organizations in 50 provinces registered with the Department of Fisheries, in the fields of coastal fisheries, freshwater fisheries, and aquatic animal processing. Each community receives not more than 100,000 baht, a total of 200 communities.
Type of measure
Funding
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
40,000,000 baht
Implementation period
Fiscal Year 2022: 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022; Fiscal Year 2023: 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/THA Thailand 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Loans and financing Fisheries
Loan program to enhance the liquidity of fishery…
Loan program to enhance the liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase 1 and phase 2.
Environment related objective
To support the conservation of aquatic animal resources; to protect fishes and enable entrepreneurs to have the highest productivity of aquatic animals that can be fished sustainably.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Loan program to enhance the liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase 1 and phase 2.
Commercial fishery entrepreneurs and artisanal fishery entrepreneurs who are facing a lack of liquidity in the occupation must not be a person prohibited from obtaining a fishing license
Type of measure
Low-interest loans
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Loan program to enhance the liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase: 250 million baht for 2,312 fishery entrepreneurs; Loan program to enhance liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase 2: 1,050 million baht.
 Implementation period
Loan program to enhance the liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase : 2021 – 2028; Loan program to enhance liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase 2: 2023 – 2030.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable