Thai export pain set to continue despite Mideast truceContainer-laden shipping vessels docked at Laem Chabang deep-sea port. At the same time, demand for Thai products in the Middle East has shrunk, particularly for automobiles and food. The Middle East is one of the major export markets for these products. SCB EIC expects Thai exports to expand marginally this year, growing in a range of 0-1%. "Elevated oil prices have driven transportation costs higher, resulting in increases in the prices of several products.

Source: Bangkok Post April 10, 2026 22:52 UTC