Thai Exports Surge 24.3% in August on Strong Electronics Demand

Thailand's exports surged 24.3% in August 2026, reaching US$34.62 billion, extending their expansion to a 26th consecutive month. This growth can be attributed to overseas investment in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, which boosted demand for electronic products. Imports also increased 25.1% to US$37.10 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of US$2.48 billion.

Excluding oil-related products, gold, and military goods, exports grew 19.5% during the month. Over the first eight months of 2026, exports increased 18.9% to US$266.15 billion, while imports surged 36.1% to US$303.99 billion, leading to a cumulative trade deficit of US$37.84 billion. Industrial-product exports, including video-recording equipment, telephones, printed circuits, electrical transformers, computers, and components, showed strong growth, with video-recording equipment and components rising by 1,155.7%.

However, automobile and parts exports fell by 7.1%, while motorcycle and related parts exports declined by 12.9%. Agricultural exports returned to growth after four months of contraction, rising 1.4% in August, driven by a rebound in fruit shipments to China.

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