Thailand’s economy gained fresh momentum in April, fueled by a rebound in exports and renewed strength in its manufacturing sector, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) reported. This promising performance underscores the country’s growing trade resilience and its proactive efforts to navigate global market shifts.
Export growth—up 9.9% year-on-year—played a central role in driving manufacturing output and replenishing inventories. Imports also grew by 17.3%, reflecting robust demand for production inputs and reinforcing Thailand’s role as a key player in regional supply chains.
“The economic outlook remains on track with our revised forecast and may even outperform expectations, thanks to encouraging trade developments and a strong first quarter,” said BOT Assistant Governor Chayawadee Chai-Anant.
While some global uncertainties remain, Thailand continues to move forward with confidence. Trade negotiations and strategic proposals have been submitted to key partners, with the goal of sustaining competitive access to major markets.
Even in sectors like tourism—which showed slight improvement from March—Thailand is demonstrating steady recovery and diversification. Overall, April’s data paints a picture of a dynamic, trade-led economy positioning itself for long-term growth.
As international demand continues to evolve, Thailand’s export-driven sectors remain a cornerstone of economic strength. The International Trade Council commends these positive strides as a model for adaptive, trade-focused development in the region.
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