ASEAN Protocol on Dispute Settlement Mechanism 2004 and Considerations

Teerayut Paksa

Abstract

In 2007, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has created the Charter and Protocol concerning the dispute resolution mechanism, which the ASEAN Charter deems a constitution of ASEAN by being transformed from a politic - based organization to a law - based organization which could cause the more effectiveness of enforcing the law in ASEAN. However, such Charter has been expected to be an instrument which could lead to the Development in ASEAN and be acceptable to international communities, but the Charter is only an ineffective and insignificant agreement. This article will explain and study on the necessities for amending the economic dispute settlement process as provided in the 2004 ASEAN Charter and the Protocol on Enhanced Dispute Settlement Mechanism in order to strengthen the economic dispute resolution for the member states of the ASEAN.