Trade talks between Thailand and the US remain on track even as Thailand operates under a caretaker government. According to Chotima Iemsawasdikul, director-general of the Department of Trade Negotiations, Thailand is continuing technical negotiations with the US regarding the tariffs, which she reaffirmed remain at 19%. "Technical negotiations between Thailand and the US Trade Representative are ongoing," she said. "The issues in the technical negotiations are similar to those in trade liberalisation talks, covering market access for goods and services as well as investment. The US raised issues cited in its 'National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers', particularly non-tariff measures, which the US views as affecting trade and its economic security."

Source: Bangkok Post December 21, 2025 23:29 UTC