As government policy plays a crucial role in shaping the direction of the country's international trade, key political parties have outlined policies such as accelerating free trade agreement negotiations, developing value-added products and integrating into the global supply chain. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPBhumjaithai Party's trade policies are centred around the "Trade Plus-Thailand Plus" strategy, which highlights global connectivity and mutual benefits. She referred to supply chain integration, which aims to embed Thai products into the global supply chains of trading partners. When the new government is formed, the council is hopeful that the minister responsible for international trade should understand the global trade dynamics and real business conditions. "There must be a war room to respond to US trade policies, as more measures are likely to emerge, with nations increasingly prioritising their own interests.

Source: Bangkok Post February 03, 2026 22:45 UTC