Annual Report

151Annual Report 2019

Thammasat University Research and Consultancy Institute

Department of trade negotiatons

Year : 2018
Title : Internationalisation of Thai dairy producers by utlising existing FTA agreements
City : Bangkok
Language : Thai
Publisher : Thammasat University Research and Consultancy Institute
Researcher : Dr. Suthikorn Kingkaew

Abstract : To fully benefit from the existing trade agreements
and create opportunities, Thai dairy farmers, co-operatives
“The Internationalization of Thai dairy producers and entrepreneurs need to acknowledge and understand
by utilizing the existing FTA agreements project” was the effects of trade agreements. In response, the Department
initiated by the Department of Trade Negotiations under the of International Trade Negotiations together with Thammasat
Ministry of Commerce of Thailand. By recognizing the University has implemented the project by researching the
impact of the abolition of dairy product trade measures from milk and dairy products market in the People’s Republic of
Australia in 2021 and New Zealand in 2025, the project China at the current time. The process is also comprised
aims to help Thai farmers and dairy product manufacturers of analyzing the market, planning, setting the scope of work,
adapt to high competition in the future. The Department developing an action plan, carrying out a workshop and
of Trade Negotiations has gone through the process of conducting coaching sessions for the selected participants
selecting a group of potential stakeholders which include to improve and bring Thai dairy products out to the
representatives of Thai dairy farmers, dairy co-operatives international market.
and dairy product manufacturers to take part in the project
and improve quality, expand the market to foreign countries
and eventually increase their efficiency and competitiveness
in the long run.

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