Thai border and transit trade hit 201,600 million baht in August 2026, up 34.2% year on year, and 1.54 trillion baht over the first eight months (up 15.3%). Myanmar exports rose 66.2%, the first growth in 12 months, driven by fuel and consumer goods. Malaysia trade rose 45%, led by electronics. Transit trade to China grew 42.1%, led by fresh durian, longan and mangosteen, electronics and rubber. For SMEs in border provinces, the Myanmar and Malaysia demand and China transit flows are the areas to watch for orders and logistics planning. Note that border trade with Cambodia, Laos and the first eight months as a whole remain weaker in places.