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December 17, 2025

Chambers: International Trade 2026 – Thailand

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Tilleke & Gibbins has contributed the Thailand chapter to International Trade 2026, published by Chambers and Partners.

International Trade 2026 provides an overview of international trade laws and regulations across major jurisdictions. The guide is designed as a practical reference for businesses, in-house counsel, and legal practitioners dealing with cross-border trade, customs, and regulatory compliance.

The Thailand chapter examines key aspects of Thailand’s international trade framework, including:

  • WTO membership, plurilateral arrangements, and free trade agreements
  • Customs authorities, enforcement agencies, and customs regulations
  • Trade sanctions regimes and compliance obligations
  • Export controls, restricted persons, and licensing requirements
  • Antidumping, countervailing duties, and safeguard measures
  • Investment security mechanisms and regulatory oversight
  • Subsidy and incentive programs for domestic production
  • Standards, technical requirements, and sanitary and phytosanitary measures
  • Geographical protections and other trade-related regulatory measures

The chapter also highlights recent developments and pending regulatory changes affecting trade and investment in Thailand.

Chambers’ International Trade 2026 guide brings together contributions from leading law firms worldwide, offering up-to-date, jurisdiction-specific insight into the evolving global trade environment. Tilleke & Gibbins also contributed the Vietnam chapter to International Trade 2026.

A PDF of the Thailand chapter can be downloaded through the button below, and the full International Trade 2026 guide is available for free on the Chambers and Partners website.

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