Thai TPP ambition loses steam as COVID-19 stokes wrath of farmers

Power struggles within coalition government also hampering deal progress

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Farmers oppose Thailand's joining of the TPP over worries that costs to buy seeds would increase for them.  © Reuters

YOHEI MURAMATSU, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thailand's proposed participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership stands on a precipice.

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