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Thailand’s election gamble stalls US trade talks, reform push

PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s move to dissolve parliament comes as tariffs and border tensions pressure the country’s economy

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    • Thailand's political disruption is ill-timed for an economy already under strain, with foreign tourism set to fall sharply unless its border conflict with Cambodia is settled soon.
    • Thailand's political disruption is ill-timed for an economy already under strain, with foreign tourism set to fall sharply unless its border conflict with Cambodia is settled soon. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

    Peter Janssen

    Published Sun, Dec 14, 2025 · 02:27 PM

    [BANGKOK] Thailand’s political uncertainty has deepened once again, compounding risks to trade talks and economic recovery, after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday (Dec 12) dissolved parliament upon receiving official approval from Thai King Vajiralongkorn.

    The move has pushed Thailand into caretaker-government limbo at a sensitive moment for trade negotiations, including stalled talks with the US, even as border tensions and tariffs weigh on growth prospects.

    Later that same day, Anutin took a late-night phone call from US President Donald Trump, underscoring how geopolitics and trade have become increasingly intertwined for Thailand.

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