The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has issued a strong appeal to move Thailand’s export orientation away from overdependence on the United States, China and the European Union, and toward emerging high-value sectors such as biotechnology and artificial intelligence.

FTI leadership argues that reliance on a narrow set of trade partners leaves the economy vulnerable to external shocks, tariffs and geopolitical shifts, and emphasizes that Thailand should instead leverage its scientific capabilities and industrial base to develop innovative, knowledge-driven exports.

The federation is pressing for coordinated government support in research and development, incentives for private R&D investment, and targeted trade agreements that open markets for biotech and AI products.

In parallel, Thailand’s evolving trade policy is embracing this logic: the country is expanding footprint into new markets across Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, and establishing strategic infrastructure such as its National Semiconductor Board, AI infrastructure enhancements, and measures to promote a bio-circular-green economy.

To propel this transition, the government intends to train a new generation of AI professionals, strengthen domestic supply chains, and support small and medium enterprises in adopting advanced technologies.

The FTI insists that this forward pivot is essential not just to sustain growth, but to anchor Thailand’s long-term competitiveness in the global economy.