Trade

China’s completion of its domestic process would allow the upgraded pact to take effect within 60 days, opening access to modernised trade rules.

Thailand’s trade with 15 Middle Eastern countries rose 8.3% in the first half of 2026, but higher imports and weaker exports widened the deficit.

Thailand met only the bilateral trade-surplus threshold in 2025 and could leave the US Monitoring List after the next Treasury review

The new US duties cover almost all imports from 60 trading partners, replacing a temporary global tariff that expires on Friday

EXIM Thailand warns exporters could lose orders as the EU, US and China tighten ESG rules, while offering reporting support and green loans from 2.75%.

Thai exports using FTA privileges rose 10.19% to US$31.77 billion in April, led by ASEAN, China and India, with vehicles and durian among the top products

Thailand is investigating suspected export fraud after chicken feet bound for China were allegedly declared as coconuts or frozen bananas, as Beijing suspends imports from five Thai plants.

Thai businesses are concerned about possible US trade measures, although no final decision has been announced on a reported 12.5% tariff.

Thailand urges Washington to advance reciprocal trade talks as it seeks competitive tariffs and clarity over two US Section 301 investigations

ASEAN and Canada have concluded 19 of 26 FTA chapters, with negotiations more than 80% complete and a deal targeted by November 2026

British retailer Marks & Spencer has ended all in-store and online sales in Thailand after operating in the country since 1995

Thai food exporters risk losing US customers and facing shipment delays if FSVP safety and traceability records are incomplete, the DITP says.

Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun heads to Washington to contest Sections 301 and 122 investigations while defending Thailand's trade sovereignty