Thailand Business News – “Thailand Included in US Currency Monitoring List: What It Means for the Economy”

In January 2026, Thailand was added to the U.S. Treasury’s currency watchlist due to its increasing trade surplus with the U.S. and solid current account balance. However, it has not been labeled a currency manipulator, which would have led to potential sanctions. This designation places Thailand under closer observation along with other significant economies like China and Japan.

The U.S. Treasury’s biannual report examines major trading partners for unfair foreign-exchange practices. Thailand’s inclusion indicates a heightened level of scrutiny, although no country was marked as a currency manipulator in the latest report, which covers the latter half of 2024 and the first half of 2025. The findings revealed that no major trading partner met all three criteria necessitating enhanced analysis.

This development signals Thailand’s growing economic significance while also aligning it with prominent economies facing similar evaluations. Stakeholders will be keen to monitor how this status affects Thailand’s trade relationships moving forward.