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3.152. Since the previous Review, there have been no major changes to Thailand's sanitary and phytosanitary regime. Relevant legislation includes: (...) Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act, B.E. 2535 (1992).

3.157. All foods must meet, and are monitored for, specific hygiene, safety, labelling, marketing and advertisement requirements. (...) Group 4, for any other general food not covered under Groups 1 to 3, product registration is not required, nor is the obtention of a Food Serial Number (the only exception in Group 4 is foods derived from "Food obtained through certain techniques of Genetic Modification/Genetic Engineering" which require a Food Serial Number). They must abide by packaging and labelling requirements.

3.160. (...) Thailand prohibits imports of several food products on health grounds, including food containing several additives, such as some sweeteners, along with puffer fish, and some types of genetically modified maize.

3.166. Regarding genetically engineered (GE) plants for cultivation. Thailand allows the importation of GE soybeans, and corn grain for processed foods, feed, and industrial use. (...) Applications for open field trials and commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) products must be submitted to the MOAC. The Department of Agriculture will then conduct a biosecurity risk evaluation to consider the risk management control measures.

3.167. Food products for public consumption must carry a label in Thai, providing basic information on the product, in accordance with the MOPH notification regarding food labelling. For food containing at least 5% of ingredients derived from GM or GE products, their labels must declare the statement of "genetically modified" (such as "Genetically Modified Corn", "Tofu produced from Genetically Modified Soybean", etc.). Labelling such as GM-free or non-GM food is prohibited.

Table 3.23 Procurement methods for the procurement of supplies under the 2017 Act
Procurement method; Main characteristic; Application conditions
Specific method; The procuring entity invites only one specific qualified supplier to submit a proposal or to participate in price-bargaining negotiations; (iv) the need for the use of such supplies in an emergency following a disaster or a natural disaster or a dangerous communicable disease under the law on communicable diseases, and procurement by the general solicitation notification method or the selection method may cause a delay and result in serious loss;

3.188. The procuring entities are obliged to give preference to domestic suppliers to which the State intends to promote or support. (...) relevant suppliers or industries that receive promotion or support include those in agricultural production, those in village development, farmers' cooperatives, SMEs, underprivileged people, educational institutions, certain industrial and energy sectors, innovations, the public health sector, and those in energy security and natural resources, food security, and agricultural security.

3.192. To achieve sustainable procurement, Thailand has implemented green public procurement policies since 2005. The Pollution Control Department, within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has developed plans to build awareness and support the implementation of green public procurement. Procuring entities are encouraged to give favourable consideration to products that are certified to be environmentally friendly according to the criteria established by the authorities. Products and services certified by the Green Label Scheme [120] are automatically recognized as compliant with the criteria.

[120] The Green Label Scheme was launched by the Thailand Environment Institute in association with the Ministry of Industry. It is an environmental certification scheme, on a voluntary basis, to promote the concept of resource conservation, pollution reduction, and waste management. It promotes environmentally friendly products and services among all consumers, including government procuring entities.

Table 3.26 Goods and services subject to price monitoring, March 2020
List; Products
Priority watch list; (...) 3. scrap paper and recycled paper

Table 3.27 List of goods and services under price control, March 2020
Category of paper and product
3) Scrap paper and recycled paper