Thailand's exports to US, Europe surge in fiscal 2026
Data from the Thailand Customs Department show that the country's total international trade reached approximately 21. 4 trillion THB (660 billion USD) during the period, approaching the 22 trillion THB recorded for the whole of the previous fiscal year.
Thailand uncovers 130-million-year-old carnivorous dinosaur fossil06/08/2026 01:36The discovery marks the fourth dinosaur specimen found in Chaiyaphum province and the oldest ever identified there. Malaysia, Thailand step up efforts to restore seafood trade05/08/2026 22:53The inspections focus on biosecurity measures at farms, production systems, and related documentation, including laboratory analyses of chemical residues and the use of prohibited substances. Authorities are also assessing farms, hatcheries, laboratories and border inspection facilities in both countries. Indonesia steps up response to forest fires05/08/2026 18:22Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is preparing to deploy two water-bombing helicopters to accelerate firefighting efforts in the Mount Bromo area. Ground crews are continuing to battle the flames, although many fire hotspots remain in steep, hard-to-reach locations. Thailand responds to new US tariff policy05/08/2026 16:45The higher tariff will increase costs for Thai exports and could weaken their competitiveness in the US market. Indonesia prioritises nickel batteries in EV strategy05/08/2026 15:02Indonesia is building an integrated EV battery ecosystem based on its abundant nickel reserves, and its automotive industry roadmap will therefore continue to prioritise NMC battery technology. ASEAN urged to place children at centre of policymaking05/08/2026 14:07Citing data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), she said the Asia-Pacific is home to around 1. 12 billion children, the largest in the world. ASEAN alone records around 200 million people aged below 18, or nearly 30% of its population. Thailand steps up business cooperation with Indonesia05/08/2026 07:31Thailand and Indonesia should connect the “mainland and archipelago” by using Thailand as a manufacturing hub and Indonesia as a large market and maritime economic gateway, said Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Indonesia develops financing mechanism for biofuel programme05/08/2026 06:17Under the plan, the government will set reference prices for key bioethanol feedstocks – corn, cassava, and sugarcane – to help ensure stable returns for local farmers. Thai PM outlines three priorities for ASEAN’s future05/08/2026 05:28To strengthen resilience, ASEAN should deepen integration, build reliable supply chains, bolster energy security, advance digital connectivity and enhance technological capacity, said Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Indonesia diversifies crude oil import sources05/08/2026 03:20Indonesia has been seeking to broaden its crude oil supply sources by increasing purchases from countries whose shipping routes do not pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Thailand greets 18. 5 million foreign tourists during January–July05/08/2026 02:34The top five source markets were China (nearly 3. 08 million visitors), Malaysia (2. 37 million), India (nearly 1. 38 million), Russia (1. 1 million), and the Republic of Korea (RoK) (over 679,000). Singapore's manufacturing sector extends growth on AI demand04/08/2026 23:38The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged up 0. 1 point from June to 51. 4 last month, marking 12 straight months of expansion. Cambodia seeks to shift toward high-tech industries04/08/2026 21:40Cambodia is stepping up strategic efforts to transform its industrial sector from a labour-intensive production model towards one driven by skilled workers and advanced technologies. Indonesia’s population surpasses 290 million, nearly 70% of working age04/08/2026 21:15Indonesia's population is unevenly distributed, with nearly 60% living on Java, home to major urban centres including Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Semarang and Yogyakarta. ASEAN faces increasing heat, drought conditions04/08/2026 21:11The Southwest Monsoon is expected to persist through most of the August-October period, with prevailing winds blowing mainly from the southeast or southwest. Indonesia, Thailand target 20 bln USD in two-way trade by 203004/08/2026 13:26Indonesia and Thailand aim to increase bilateral trade to 20 billion USD by 2030 under an expanded strategic partnership covering the economic, energy and agricultural sectors, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced on August 3. Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak faces 5. 64 billion USD civil suit over 1MDB scandal04/08/2026 11:42The trial is regarded as a significant step in Malaysia's continuing efforts to recover assets lost in one of the country's largest financial scandals. Indonesia, Thailand deepen defence, economic, security cooperation04/08/2026 10:16Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stressed that cooperation between Indonesia and Thailand should be future-oriented, deliver tangible benefits for their peoples, and contribute to a stronger and more stable ASEAN amid global uncertainties. Cambodia launches tourism promotion campaign during Green Season04/08/2026 08:44Under the programme, both domestic and international visitors travelling to Siem Reap can enjoy discounts of between 10% and 50% on a wide range of tourism services offered by participating three-, four- and five-star accommodation providers. WB approves nearly 269 million USD water, sanitation project for Philippines04/08/2026 06:39According to the WB, the Philippines Accelerated Water and Sanitation Project in Selected Areas (AWSPSA) has a total investment of 268. 62 million USD, including 250. 87 million USD in World Bank financing.