The CAFTA triggered controversies in ASEAN states, particularly in Thailand and
Indonesia. Government bodies, private sectors, and scholars were split over the CAFTA.
Agricultural and industrial producers that lost in competitions complained and demanded
their government to raise protective measures, support domestic agricultural and industrial
sectors and delay the implementation of the CAFTA. ASEAN governments decided to
keep its commitment on CAFTA, claimed that the CAFTA provides potential benefits and
promised to protect domestic interests. Lack of thorough studies and resources disallows
the resolution of the controversies.