Thai exporters told to make better use of free trade dealsListen to this articleCaretaker commerce minister Suphajee SuthumpunCaretaker commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun is urging Thai exporters to make fuller use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to unlock untapped trade potential, after finding that 54% of eligible companies currently utilise FTA privileges. The Commerce Ministry stands ready to provide support and facilitation to help increase export capacity and competitiveness," Mrs Suphajee told a forum co-hosted by the SET on Wednesday. Thailand exports around US$14 billion worth of goods to India, and imports $4 billion worth of Indian goods here. "If certification procedures can be streamlined while maintaining standards, export values could increase meaningfully," Mrs Suphajee said. Regarding trade negotiations with the US, Mrs Suphajee said Thailand received approval for a tariff rate of around 19%, broadly in line with neighbouring countries.

Source: Bangkok Post January 28, 2026 23:04 UTC