[Benefiting from the AI Boom, Thailand's Exports See Largest Increase in Four Years] Increased demand for electronics exports and imports of raw materials and machinery propelled Thailand's imports and exports to their highest levels in four years, a

2026-02-23

[Benefiting from the AI Boom, Thailand's Exports See Largest Increase in Four Years] Increased demand for electronics exports and imports of raw materials and machinery propelled Thailand's imports and exports to their highest levels in four years, as the country seeks a trade deal with the United States. Data released by the Thai Ministry of Commerce on Monday showed that Thailand's exports rose 24.4% year-on-year in January, while imports increased by 29.4%. Both figures far exceeded economists' expectations. This is the fastest growth rate since the end of 2021. The Director of Thailand's Office of Trade Policy and Strategy stated that the surge in exports reflects an "uptrend" in demand for electronics related to artificial intelligence and data centers.