Impact of Thailands Import Bans of the Three Agricultural Subtraces; Paraquat, Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate to the Thai Agricultural Industry and Compliance with Article 20 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

Abstract

          This research focuses on the impact of the Thai government's import ban on paraquat, chlorpyrifos, and restrictions on the use of glyphosate. Which is a chemical used for the agricultural sector of Thailand to the industry in Thailand and to study whether such measures are consistent with obligations under Article 20 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

           GATT Article 20 is a General Exceptions that allows Member States to take measures to protect the interests of their own country Member countries may take any measures that may be contrary to the principles of the Agreement under the WTO. But the use of those measures must be used sparingly, not arbitrary, or unreasonable discrimination. (unjustifiable discrimination) and at the same time not implicit barriers to international trade.

            From this study, it was concluded that the country's government has issued measures to prohibit imports and limit the use of chemicals for agriculture. May cause an impact on Thailand's industrial sector in many industries, whether it is the agricultural industry. soybean industry vegetable oil industry food industry and the animal feed industry as well as the food chain. From the impact that has occurred on the industry within Thailand, the issuance of such measures, the author considers that the country's measures are not consistent with the obligations under GATT Article 20 (b) because they do not fall into the category of necessary measures. and that the country's measures are consistent with its obligations under GATT Article 20(g), but not yet consistent with Chapo's.