After Min Aung Hlaing's visit on Aug 6-7, Thailand proposed convening the Thailand-Myanmar Joint Trade Commission this year to tackle customs procedures, non-tariff measures, logistics and border connectivity. Border trade was 199.11 billion baht of the 244.05 billion baht total in 2025, centred on Mae Sot. Businesses still face border closures, import licensing, foreign-exchange rules and transport problems. For border-trading SMEs, watch the commission's agenda and keep a plan B for closures. Analysts warn that sanctions on Myanmar's leader could widen later, so check sanctions exposure before expanding into Myanmar.