News Forum - Turning up the Thai-mometer: Thailand and Russia in heated talks for free trade pact

[Thaiger]

Thailand is turning up the heat on trade negotiations with Russia, as both nations look to seal a dynamic free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Recent high-stakes discussions at the Commerce Ministry between Thailand’s Commerce Minister, Pichai Naripthaphan, and Russian Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Sergey Levin, underscored a shared ambition to boost … …

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[Fanta]

But muh sanctions!   

[Pinetree]

'He who sups with the Devil should use a long spoon'.  Thailand needs to take heed of Shakespeare's advice.   

[ChrisS]

Should be able to get favourable terms in any trade deal as Russia is short on friends due to its invasion of Ukraine and most countries with any ethics having at least partial trade embargos on them.