Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has ordered close monitoring of two economic danger points: headline inflation, which rose to 2.7% in the second quarter of 2026, and the current account deficit, which reached 14 billion US dollars, or approximately 600 billion baht, during April and May. He noted that the Thai economy is like an airplane flying tilted, with exports accounting for over 71% of GDP, while domestic investment remains weak. He stressed the need to accelerate the transition to clean energy to reduce heavy reliance on imported oil and natural gas. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthamphan disclosed that Thailand has clarified to the United States that the automotive and parts, rubber products and rubber parts, and electronics, machinery and equipment industries—three groups under investigation for overcapacity—are operating at 75–90% capacity utilization. No industry is operating below 60% as alleged. She set a target for the total tariff rate from various measures not to exceed 19%, the previously agreed framework, and not to differ too much from competitor countries. Kasikorn Research Center Deputy Managing Director Nattaporn Triratsirikul stated that in 2026, Thailand risks a record-high trade deficit due to elevated imports, especially of electronics and energy. She warned that the US investigation into overcapacity under Section 301 could pose a significant risk to Thai exports going forward. The US is currently investigating 16 economies, including Thailand, with broad enforcement scope and no tariff ceiling.