Customs rules, tariffs and logistics changes affecting trade with Thailand.
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy (OTOP) reported that the construction material price index for September 2026 stood at 113.7, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.8% compared to September 2025. This rise was driven by higher prices across nearly all categories,…
The Department of Agricultural Extension presented Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green Economy model at the 2026 Global Biennial FARM Forum in Bangkok. Officials highlighted a strategic plan to phase out highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) while accelerating research into bio-products…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that Thailand's economy will expand by only 2.1% in 2026 and 2027, marking the lowest growth rate among ASEAN-5 nations. While the Bank of Thailand estimates a slightly higher figure of 2.3% for the current year driven by exports…
According to iiMedia data, China's dietary supplement market was valued at 377.5 billion yuan in 2025 and is expected to grow to 484 billion yuan by 2030. Consumer priorities have shifted toward products that address specific health needs, meet safety standards, and offer value.…
The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand is accelerating efforts to add value and reform the economy through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to create business opportunities. Dr. Kiridha Phapichit, Deputy Minister of Commerce, highlighted a new strategy called 'BCD'—Balance, Co-create,…
The Thailand Shipping Association (SRT) predicts that Thai exports in 2027 will grow at a double-digit rate, bolstered by an 18.9% increase in the first eight months of the year. President Thanakorn Kasetsuwan expects full-year export growth to be adjusted to 14-16%, driven…
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy reports that the road freight service cost index for Thailand rose by 11.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, driven primarily by escalating diesel prices linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Agricultural…
On October 9, 2026, at the Government House in Bangkok, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Jaidan received Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Gai Rala Chanana Kusmau during his official state visit scheduled for October 9-10, 2026. The meeting was attended by Prime…
On October 13, 2026, Dr. Kiridha Phapichit, Deputy Minister of Commerce, attended a High-Level Roundtable on leveraging intellectual property (IP) and intangible assets to support innovation, investment, and business growth. The event was organized by the European Union…
On October 14, 2026, Deputy Minister Poonpong Nainapakorn emphasized the need to manage living costs, agricultural supply chains, and trade fairness following a meeting with global commercial attaches. The ministry plans to integrate flood relief efforts with the 'Thailand Helps…
The International Monetary Fund has cautioned that Southeast Asian nations face significant risks from energy crises, shifting global trade patterns, and commodity volatility, with Thailand and the Philippines highlighted as key importers. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is…
The global drama and series industry is expanding rapidly despite intense competition from streaming platforms. Valued at approximately $182.5 billion in 2024, the market is projected to reach around $315 billion by 2075 with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. Thai content,…
The Thailand Trade Office monitors flood impacts on industry, noting that if conditions improve quickly, some production sectors may resume output to compensate for delays. The assessment covers the entire supply chain, including labor, raw materials, logistics, and delivery.…
Thailand is seeing a boost in technology-linked exports driven by the global surge in artificial intelligence investment. However, the IMF cautions that these benefits are not spreading evenly across the domestic economy due to skills shortages and limited financing for smaller…
Vietnam's economy has relied on exports and foreign direct investment to achieve upper-middle income status, but this model now faces headwinds including slower labor expansion and capital diminishing returns. Analysts estimate solid medium-term potential remains if productivity…
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy reported that Thailand's producer price index expanded by 10.5% year-on-year in September 2026, reaching an index value of 116.8. This increase was driven primarily by high global energy prices, a tight supply situation, and the weakening…
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy released survey results showing Thailand's overall consumer confidence index fell to 48.9 in September 2026, down from 49.5 the previous month. While government measures like 'Thailand Helps Thailand Plus' and continued export expansion,…
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy reports that average Thai household monthly expenses reached 21,217 baht during the first nine months of 2026, an increase from 20,891 baht in the same period last year. This rise is primarily driven by higher costs for vehicles,…
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy warns that geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have driven global energy prices higher, creating a chain reaction that increases import costs, production expenses, and living costs for Thailand. Brent crude oil averaged $88.70 per…
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence in Thailand's third-quarter economic growth, citing rising exports and favorable credit ratings. However, tourism arrivals dropped 3.88% to 23,452,895 from January to October, while headline inflation rose 2.53% in August…