Bangkok: The Cabinet has given the green light for the reopening of agricultural product markets, aligning with World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement obligations for the years 2026-2028. This decision sets import quotas at no more than 20 percent, aiming to regulate the flow of specific agricultural commodities into the country.

According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Airin Phanrit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, disclosed that the approved commodities include onion seeds, dried onions, potato seed tubers, and fresh potatoes for processing. This resolution follows the recommendations of the Committee on Agricultural Policy and Planning and Development of Thailand and Cooperatives, established in their meeting No. 1/2025 held on September 8, 2025.

For onion seeds, a quota of 3.15 tons per year has been set, with an in-quota tariff of 0% and an out-of-quota tariff of 218%. Imports are allowed throughout the year. Dried onions have a quota of 1,256.50 tons per year, with an in-quota tariff of 27% and an out-of-quota tariff of 142%, also available for import year-round.

Meanwhile, potato seed tubers have no quantity limit within the quota, featuring a 0% tariff rate within the quota and a 125% rate outside the quota. These imports are permitted annually. Fresh potatoes for processing are subject to an 83,000-ton annual quota, with a 27% in-quota tariff and a 125% out-of-quota tariff. Imports are restricted to January and July through December, with a January limit of 20% of the total quota for each importer.