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The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) never ceases to improve its services, offering businesses worldwide a one-stop service for the right kind of information and contacts they will need for successful business partnerships or ventures in Thailand. DITP also focuses on Thai businesses expanding their products and services in overseas markets through international trade and business partners.
DITP offers E-Services through various channels as follows:
Key DITP Services
DITP official website (www.ditp.go.th/en/home) the core platform in English to assist international buyers in various aspects through our extensive global network. It provides four key services namely information and insights on Thai products and services for the export industry; business matching services; opportunities to visit international trade fairs in Thailand; and consultation on trade-related issues.
Connecting International Trade
DITP connects Thailand with the world via its Overseas Trade Promotion Offices, Thai Trade Centers (TTC) and Honorary Trade Advisors (HTA). Its website carries all the information necessary to contact ministers (commercial), overseas trade promotion offices and honorary trade advisors (HTA).
Find Thai Suppliers & Service Providers
All information about Thai entrepreneurs can be found at https://www.thaitradefair.com/exporters-list-directory/ The database can be accessed via the main website by just typing the keywords: “Find Thai Suppliers & Service Providers”, which will take the user directly to the ThaiTradeFair website. In addition, the website provides other interesting services, including a fair calendar, pre-registration, official hotels, business matching, exporter list, contact us, and buyer sign-in/register.
Fair Calendar
www.thaitradefair.com provides the calendar of major trade fairs, which are organized by DITP. In addition, there are other services for overseas entrepreneurs namely pre-registration, official hotels, business matching, export list, contact us, and buyer sign-in/registration.
B2B2C e-Marketplace
Thaitrade.com SOOK is a B2B2C (Business to Business to Consumer) e-marketplace platform facilitating purchases of small lot orders. The website provides comprehensive services, ranging from online payment to delivery. DITP is committed to enabling Thaitrade.com SOOK to help Thai entrepreneurs sell small quantities to international buyers via the online platform to answer the needs of buyers who might want to try the product before placing a larger order later. The service is provided under the theme of “Endless SOOK. We Export Happiness”.
DITP DRIVE
Visit https://drive.ditp.go.th/en-us/ to discover the following services:
• Boosting the capability of modern trade entrepreneurs by providing both onsite and online training, seminars and e-learning via the New Economy Academy
• Exhibiting Thai goods and services via international exhibitions in Thailand; virtual trade shows; and other activities
• Providing onsite and online business matching activities
• Creating value through product development and presentation of certification marks such as the PM’s Export Award, T Mark, DEmark and Thai SELECT
DITP ONE
The application has been designed for those interested in doing business internationally, offering a wide range of government services including news and information, consultancy services, online central market, helpdesk, and a center for petitions related to trade disputes. It also provides market trends and in-depth analysis from 58 overseas trade bureaus across the world and international trade statistics data.
Users can also use this application to apply for DITP’s trade promotion events, monitor the status of their petition resolutions or support tickets, and receive notifications of updates. Problems related to the use of this application can be reported at DITP Call Center +66 2 507 7999
Meanwhile, the URL, https://care.ditp.go.th/frontend/index.php?page=home&lang=2, can be used for trading partner verification and international trade dispute consultation service. The DITP Care Team provides assistance to foreign counterparts in terms of international trade disputes between Thai and foreign counterparts, as well as tips to avoid scams. For urgent petitions, traders can call the DITP call center at +66 2 507 7999
Assurance of World-class Quality
DITP cares a great deal about making sure that global consumers are satisfied with its services. Thai exporters will be recognized for their excellence of products and services with the following well-deserved honors:
Design Excellence Award (DEmark)
DEmark was created in conjunction with the Prime Minister’s Export Award (PM’s Export Award) to provide recognition for outstanding product design. Winning products that are granted the Demark can be used to promote Thai products in the international market. DITP has received cooperation from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) in determining the judging criteria for the DEmark Award of Thailand, which will include experts to be judges in this contest and also help promote the DEmark Award to be widely accepted internationally.
The DEmark Award covers the following categories:
• Industrial Process/Industrial Craft
• Gift & Decorative Items/Household Items/Creative & Innovative Fashion/Apparel/Jewelry/Textile
• Home Appliances/Equipment and Facilities for Office/Digital Appliances/Equipment/Internet of Things
• Packaging Design
• Fonts/Graphic on Surface/Digital Media/Identity Design/Illustration/Character/Digital Art
• Hotel/Restaurant/Café/Retail Shop/Co-Working Space/Condominium Project
• Systems/Services/Digital Platform/Online Interface Design/Apps for Smartphones and Tablets/Websites
Thailand Trust Mark (T Mark)
This symbol of excellence and trusted quality was established to add distinctive value to Thai products and services made in Thailand. It provides assurance that Thai products and services with the Thailand Trust Mark offer world-class excellence including labor standards, environmental and social responsibility.
Customers can easily search for T Mark members based on product or company in the following categories: Food & Beverage; Agriculture; Health & Beauty Products; Industrial Products; Services; Fashion; and Lifestyle.
While the Thailand Trust Mark gives manufacturers more exposure and helps them earn trust globally in a smaller timeframe, its exclusivity also raises the bar and encourages the industry to strive for excellence.
Thai SELECT
Thai SELECT is a mark of certification awarded by the Commerce Ministry to guarantee the authentic taste of Thai food products and Thai restaurants in both Thailand and overseas. The award is divided into two categories: Thai ready-to-eat/ready-to-cook products and Thai restaurants.
The symbol is given to restaurants in four categories, based on the type of restaurant, decoration and the level of food and service excellence.
The Thai SELECT Casual award is given to Thai restaurants of excellent quality; Thai SELECT Signature for restaurants that serve authentic Thai food with taste of premium quality, refined decoration, and excellent service; Thai SELECT Unique to restaurants in Thailand that offer Thai food that is locally unique, like cuisine from the South, North and Central regions of Thailand; and Thai SELECT Classic for Thai restaurants of good quality, offering Thai food with authentic taste but with limited services.
At Thaiselect.com, customers can explore the 700 products with the Thai SELECT symbol, enjoy a variety of authentic Thai recipes and learn about authentic Thai ingredients.