U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump are posing deeper economic and political challenges for Thailand, straining a historical and critical U.S. Indo-Pacific ally and pushing the kingdom closer

Queen Sirikit was married to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s longest-reigning monarch, for more than six decades until his death in 2016.

US President Donald Trump came to Southeast Asia wielding trade deals his office hailed as “historic.” The finer details, though, suggest a set of agreements that are uneven and with plenty of unknowns.

The president arrived in Japan on Monday for his second stop of the planned three-nation Asia tour. He will head to South Korea next.

The inaugural Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show saw 206,159 visitors from 95 countries across its four day schedule. Taking place between October 16 and October 19 at Bangkok's Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the event broke Gamescom Asia and Thailand Game Show attendance records.

Thailand's economy is expected to improve in the first quarter of 2026 after a slowdown in the second half of 2025, the central bank chief said on Tuesday.

The upcoming Trump-Xi meeting aims to ease trade conflicts, with discussions on tariffs, Taiwan, rare earth minerals and soybean purchases.

Thailand’s economy is a fascinating paradox—a country known for its political coups and instability, yet it continues to thrive and grow against all odds. In this video, we uncover how Thailand has become one of Southeast Asia’s most resilient and dynamic economies.