Thailand’s Imports Surge on Gold Shipments, Outpace Exports

Thailand’s inbound shipments soared while exports growth slowed, even before the conflict in the Middle East began disrupting global trade and raising costs.

Imports jumped 31.8% in February from a year earlier, accelerating from 29.4% in January, and exports moderated to 9.9% from 24.4%, Commerce Ministry data showed Tuesday.