1.17.2026 KRATOM UPDATES: THAILAND-USA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Thailand-USA Kratom Leadership Summit
A historic Thailand-USA Kratom Leadership Summit is taking place this month in Bangkok, January 25-27, 2026.
This summit represents a pivotal moment in the global kratom industry: the first high-level collaboration between Thai government authorities, TIKTA, and the American Kratom Association (AKA) to establish a secure, transparent, and quality-assured supply chain while advancing scientific research and regulatory alignment between Thailand and the United States.
Why This Summit Matters:
Thailand, as the world’s only nation with a fully legalized and regulated kratom value chain under the Kratom Act B.E. 2565 (2022), is uniquely positioned to partner with the U.S. market, as the U.S is currently the largest and most dynamic consumer base for kratom products.
This summit aims to:
- Create a “Farm-to-Bottle” traceable supply chain meeting GACP, GMP PIC/S, and ISO/IEC 17025 standards—aligned with U.S. FDA expectations.
- Facilitate clinical research collaborations to validate kratom’s therapeutic potential in pain management, opioid cessation, and metabolic health.
- Support AKA’s efforts to lift FDA Import Alert 66-41 by demonstrating a government-vetted, responsible Thai supply chain.
- Build a strategic botanical alliance that stabilizes the market, protects consumers, and promotes natural alternatives over synthetics.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with Thai government officials, witness state-of-the-art cultivation and manufacturing facilities, and contribute to discussions that will influence policy and trade for years to come.
For more information and the full letter for in-person registration information, Zoom participation information, and the summit itinerary, check out the LINK
