FX.co ★ Thailand Trade Gap Widens in December

Thailand experienced a significant widening in its trade deficit in December 2025, reaching USD 0.35 billion compared to USD 0.01 billion in the same period the previous year. This marked the third consecutive month of experiencing a trade gap, driven by imports outpacing exports. On an annual basis, imports surged by 18.8%, up from a 17.6% rise in November, and recorded the fastest growth rate since August 2022, largely due to the government's initiatives to stimulate domestic demand. In contrast, exports grew at a more modest rate of 16.8%, which, despite being slower, still represented the strongest growth in three months.