Anutin orders action on labour and capacity risks tied to US tariffs
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered agencies to address forced-labour and excess-capacity concerns in a bid to reduce the risk of further US trade measures.
Five Thai sectors urged to prepare for Indonesia’s halal rules
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thai food exporters are being urged to prepare for Indonesia’s halal certification rules, which will apply from October 17, 2026 to food and beverages sold nationwide.
Thailand’s low-risk EUDR status gives Thai rubber a competitive edge
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026
Thai exporters face stricter traceability requirements, but a 1% inspection rate and rubber products’ 69.18% share of EU-bound rubber exports offer advantages.
Thai exports surge 20.8% in June, driven by electronics and AI-era demand
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Thailand’s exports rose for the 24th consecutive month in June, powered by electronics, phones and industrial goods, though US tariff risks may weigh on the second half.
Thai exports hit by new US 12.5% Section 301 tariff over forced labour rules
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
The United States has imposed an additional 12.5% Section 301 tariff on most Thai imports, with electronics, tyres, appliances, processed food and textiles among key sectors affected.
Japan’s trade shortfall narrowed 57% in January-June as exports reached a record while Middle East oil imports declined amid disruption at the Strait of Hormuz.