Thailand's trade deficit is widening, driven mainly by machinery, raw materials and electronic components. The FTI is pushing the government to enforce stricter controls on substandard imports. Authorities are coordinating with Customs and e-commerce platforms so that only products bearing the TISI mark can be sold online, and more than 700,000 non-compliant items have already been seized. For a business that sells imported goods online, check that products carry the TISI mark and certification before listing them. Oil import values remain high, at about 78.2 billion baht a month in Q1 2026, while refined fuel exports fell 16%, so fuel costs remain a pressure point.