Thailand Trade Gap Hits 3-Month High

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-02-23T06:40:18+00:00

Thailand's trade deficit increased to USD 3.30 billion in January 2026, driven by a 29.4% rise in imports surpassing a 24.4% growth in exports, indicating strong domestic demand and foreign interest.

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2026-02-23 06:40:18

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Thailand’s trade deficit widened to USD 3.30 billion in January 2026 from USD 1.88 billion in the same month a year earlier. It marked the fourth straight month of trade gap and the largest amount since last October, as imports outpaced exports. year-on-year, purchased surged 29.4%, accelerating from 18.8% in the previous month and signaling the strongest pace since December 2022, amid continued government’s support measure to boost domestic demand. Meanwhile, exports jumped 24.4%, quickening from 16.8% in December and pointing to the strongest rise since November 2021, boosted by robust foreign demand.

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