Thailand will apply this month to join a trans-Pacific free trade agreement, aiming to ensure it is not left behind by its competitors in the vibrant region, according to a senior Thai government official."Thailand is working with the documents for applying to the CPTPP," Commerce Ministry official Auramon Supthaweethum said in an interview, referring to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership that entered into force last Dec. 30 and currently involves 11 countries."We have planned to submit our application for joining the CPTPP before March 24," the direct…READ FULL ARTICLE
