Thailand to tighten dual-use export rules to block WMD-related misuse
Thailand's Department of Foreign Trade is implementing new export permit requirements for nuclear-related dual-use items starting July 30, 2026. The policy aims to prevent the misuse of technology in weapons development while maintaining investor confidence.
Why it matters
Stricter export controls on dual-use technology are critical for international non-proliferation efforts and global security compliance.
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026 | The Nation Editorial Team สลับเป็นเสียงผู้ชาย Play Loading... The Department of Foreign Trade will require export permits for nuclear-related dual-use items from July 30, aiming to prevent misuse in weapons development while maintaining investor confidence. The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) will begin enforcing export-permit measures for dual-use items, or DUI, related to nuclear applications under Category 0, from July 30, 2026.
The measure is aimed at preventing such goods from being used in the development of weapons of mass destruction, while strengthening investor confidence and avoiding unnecessary burdens on exporters.
Arada Fuangtong , director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade, said the DFT had issued a Commerce Ministry notification requiring dual-use items to be subject to export and re-export permits when they are sent out of the kingdom.
Operators wishing to export Category 0 DUI products must obtain a licence before completing customs export procedures.
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