BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Foreign Trade reported that border and transit trade in 2025 totaled 1.93 trillion baht, a 6.7 percent increase from the previous year and supporting continued growth in the border economy.
The department reported that trade with four neighboring countries reached 894.19 billion baht, while transit trade to third countries totaled 1.04 trillion baht. Transit trade grew by 24.4 percent, the highest on record.
China remained Thailand’s largest transit trade destination at 608 billion baht, followed by Singapore and Vietnam. Major exports included fresh durian, hard disk drives, and rubber.
The department noted that border trade slowed in the second half of the year due to the Thai–Cambodian border situation and Myanmar’s import controls. However, strong transit trade remained a key driver, allowing overall trade to maintain solid growth.
Looking ahead, the Department of Foreign Trade will organize six border trade fairs in six provinces during fiscal year 2026. These events will provide entrepreneurs with free opportunities to showcase products, participate in business matching, and expand trade channels, supporting border economic activity and strengthening alternative markets. (NNT)
