Trade

Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun rejects linking trade negotiation delay to Thai-Cambodia crisis, asserting Bangkok acted only to protect sovereignty

National Shippers’ Council urges Bangkok to adopt proactive diplomacy and cost relief measures; SMEs hit hard by forced switch from land to sea routes

Minister Suphajee Suthumpun insists trade negotiations are proceeding "as normal" and the US cannot use the conflict as leverage since Thailand was not the aggressor

Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun successfully negotiates a deal with Saudi Arabia’s ARASCO to export 30,000 tonnes of cassava pellets, boosting Thailand’s agricultural exports and food security cooperation.

Thai shrimp producers are pressing the government to launch an urgent national plan to revitalise the sector after a 13-year slump, aiming to exploit a major trade advantage in the US next year

Phaichit Viboontanasarn warns that the past decade has been a “lost decade” for Thailand, saying the country failed to strengthen its business sector and now accesses only a fraction of the Chinese market — despite it being 35 times larger than Thailand’s.

Thai–Lao border trade jumps 8.8%, opening new economic opportunities as both postal services roll out five strategic solutions to support SMEs, expand cross-border services and strengthen COD options.

Private sector warns of inflated export figures due to circumvention fraud; fears strict US enforcement of "rules of origin" could cause a catastrophic decline

Thai Chamber of Commerce worries over US freeze on tariff talks, says 19% duty still applies; shippers warn suspension could hit exporters and urge swift government action

Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun and Canadian envoy agree to accelerate talks on a landmark trade deal amid global economic uncertainties and shifting geopolitics

Commerce Minister confirms bilateral negotiations are back on track following 'positive' discussions between leaders, prioritising 'strategic' progress

The Commerce Ministry is preparing to unveil a product catalogue featuring goods from seven provinces along the Cambodian border, aiming to distribute it to companies, retailers and organisations as gift or retail options while helping local entrepreneurs expand their market reach.

Deputy PM Thammanat announces progress with China’s customs authority to expand Thai fruit exports, address longan sulphur issues, and advance ePhyto and traceability systems.