FX.co ★ Thailand Swings to Trade Surplus in December as Exports Outpace Imports

Thailand’s trade account sharply improved in December 2025, shifting from a deficit to a solid surplus, according to data updated on 30 January 2026.

After posting a trade deficit of -0.20 billion dollars in November 2025, Thailand’s trade balance turned positive in December, reaching a surplus of 2.70 billion dollars. The move from negative to positive territory signals that export values outpaced imports by a wide margin at the end of the year.

The December turnaround in the trade account may be viewed by markets and analysts as a supportive development for Thailand’s external position, potentially easing pressure on the current account and the domestic currency if the trend proves sustainable in the coming months.