Bangkok Post
Myanmar keen to revive trade links
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Thailand and Myanmar are seeking to revive border trade and ease barriers, following years of disruption, the Department of Foreign Trade (DoFT) says.
Key facts
- Trade between Thailand and Myanmar was worth 244.05 billion baht in 2025, with border and transit trade accounting for 199.11 billion baht, or more than 81% of the total
- Thailand and Myanmar are seeking to revive border trade and ease barriers, following years of disruption, the Department of Foreign Trade (DoFT) says.
- Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing's visited to Thailand last week, which showed a positive signal for the recovery of bilateral trade, particularly along the border, it said.
- The Thailand-Myanmar Business Forum 2026, held under the theme "A New Chapter in Thailand-Myanmar Business Partnership", also provided a platform for businesses from both countries to expand commercial networks.
- ML Pinitbhand said the timing was favourable because Thailand will chair and host Asean in 2028, giving it an opportunity to help facilitate Myanmar's peace process and regional reintegration.
Summary
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing's visited to Thailand last week, which showed a positive signal for the recovery of bilateral trade, particularly along the border, it said.
DoFT director-general, Arada Fuangtong, said the Aug 6-7 visit marked an important milestone that could become a turning point in reviving economic, trade and investment ties after years of restrictions caused by instability in Myanmar.