Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that Thailand and the United States are in the final stages of negotiating a trade deal. The confirmation came via a letter from US President Donald Trump received last week. Charnvirakul revealed this information while speaking at a forum held in Singapore on Wednesday, October 7. He stated the letter indicated both countries were “at the final stage” of reaching an agreement. Details of the potential trade deal were not disclosed during the announcement. This development signals a strengthening of economic ties between Thailand and the United States. Further announcements regarding the agreement are expected soon.