The commerce ministry earlier said membership would boost Thailand's economy, helping offset the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
BANGKOK: Thailand should seek to participate in Asia-Pacific trade agreement negotiations in August before deciding on membership in the pact, a group of leading business associations in Thailand said on Wednesday.
Opposition parties and some civil society groups oppose membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), saying it may harm the farm and healthcare sectors.
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