Thailand Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Thailand's foreign reserves was $217.2B in 2025, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 8.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Thailand's foreign reserves stood at $217.2B in 2025, a decline of +$19.7B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $217.2B by 2025. Thailand ranked 19th globally.
Thailand's foreign reserves have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with a notable all-time peak of 258,104,429,788.60 in 2020. This value represents a substantial increase from the all-time trough of 373,373,600.00 in 1960, reflecting Thailand's growth as a regional economic player. As of 2025, Thailand's foreign reserves stand at 217,238,220,426.60, ranking it 19th globally. This value is slightly lower than that of Israel, which held 222,201,443,018.97 in foreign reserves as of 2025. Notably, Thailand's foreign reserves have been influenced by its integration into global trade and investment networks. The country's reliance on foreign capital to support its economic development has contributed to its foreign reserves' growth. However, a decline in global trade and investment, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, could potentially alter the trajectory of Thailand's foreign reserves in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $204.5B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $210.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $217.2B | - | - |
| 2025 | $217.2B | −$19.7B | #19 |
| 2024 | $236.9B | +$12.5B | #14 |
| 2023 | $224.5B | +$8.0B | #15 |
| 2022 | $216.5B | −$29.5B | #15 |
| 2021 | $246.0B | −$12.1B | #13 |
| 2020 | $258.1B | +$33.7B | #13 |
| 2019 | $224.4B | +$18.7B | #12 |
| 2018 | $205.6B | +$3.1B | #12 |
| 2017 | $202.5B | +$30.8B | #12 |
| 2016 | $171.8B | +$15.3B | #14 |
| 2015 | $156.5B | −$702.8M | #14 |
| 2014 | $157.2B | −$10.1B | #15 |
| 2013 | $167.2B | −$14.3B | #15 |
| 2012 | $181.5B | +$6.6B | #16 |
| 2011 | $174.9B | +$2.9B | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's foreign reserves was $217.2B in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 8.3% decrease from the previous year.
Thailand's foreign reserves peaked at $258.1B in 2020.
The lowest foreign reserves in Thailand was $373.4M in 1960.
Thailand ranks 19th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's foreign reserves is projected to reach $217.2B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Thailand's foreign reserves was approximately 217.24 billion ($217.2B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Thailand in 2025 was $217.2B. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_reserves,
title = {Thailand Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}