Hanoi, April 25 -- Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand's merchandise exports rose for the 21st consecutive month in March 2026, reaching a record high of 35.16 billion USD, up 18.7% year-on-year, according to official data released by the Ministry of Commerce.

The figure marked a sharp acceleration from the 9.9% growth recorded in February, reaffirming exports as a key driver of the Thai economy.

​The strong performance was driven largely by technology-related products, robust global supply chain activity, and the temporary easing of certain US tariff measures.

​Nantapong Chiralerspong, Director-General of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), said export growth was further supported by the recovery in global manufacturing, ref...