Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/255 |
G-IV§59 |
Thailand |
2011 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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In accordance with its rights and obligations under the WTO Agreements, importation of specific goods are restricted or require prior approval for legitimate reasons, such as, to protect human, animal or plant life or health, to protect public morals, etc
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/255 |
G-IV§60 |
Thailand |
2011 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences |
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As in the case of imports, most products can be exported freely, while a few items are subject to the requirements of prior approval for legitimate reasons such as public health, national security, and protection of public morals and natural resources protection, etc
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/255 |
G-IV§84-85 |
Thailand |
2011 |
Sectors |
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Manufacturing |
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To solve environmental problems, the Government has adopted the philosophy of "Environmental Governance", which requires good information, disclosure of information, consent for examination or verification, and coordination with locals
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/255 |
G-V§206 |
Thailand |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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To enhance sub-regional economic ties with countries to the West, Thailand joined the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Co-operation, with currently 14 cooperation sectors, including energy, tourism, fisheries, agriculture, environment and disaster management, and climate change
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Climate
Energy
Environment
Fish
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/255 |
G-V§210 |
Thailand |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Thailand participates in the ACD in areas of interest by sharing their best practices, with currently 19 areas of co-operation including but not limited to agriculture, biotechnology, environmental education and energy
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/255 |
G-V§215-216 |
Thailand |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Established in 1993, Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) has presently selected six areas of cooperation, namely (1) infrastructure and transportation; (2) trade and investment; (3) tourism; (4) Halal products and services; (5) human resources development; and (6) agriculture, agro-production and environment, with other new areas of mutual interests covering alternative energy as well as food safety and food security
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/255 |
G-V§220-221 |
Thailand |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Thailand plays important roles in financial and technical assistances to her neighbours through cooperation under the Greater Mekong Subregion work program which consists of 9 areas with energy; natural resources and environment; and agriculture among others
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Keywords
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Bio
Climate
Energy
Environment
Natural resources
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/255 |
G-V§236-237 |
Thailand |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The activities of Thailand's technical cooperation, administered by Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA) vary from the subsistence-based to the commercial-based sectors as well as in fields of energy and environment cooperation
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Energy
Environment
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/255/REV.1 |
S-I§24 |
Thailand |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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New land and environmental taxes are among the measures considered under a study on tax reform aimed at increasing Thailand's competitiveness, while taking into account the expected increase in the debt burden as well as fiscal constraints
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/255/REV.1 |
S-II Box II.1 |
Thailand |
2011 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The 11th National Economic and Social Development Plan includes the mission to, inter alia, create socio-economic security through strengthening production of goods and services based on knowledge, creativity and environmental friendliness, and ensuring food and energy security
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Climate
Energy
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
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