PPT Presentation shown in Confindustria Padova during the seminar Doing business in Thailand

2. Indicators 2014 2015 2016
GDP Growth 0.96% 2.8% 3.1%
Private Consumption N.A. 1.8% 2.3%
Unemployment 0.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Inflation 1.9% -0.9% 0.8%
Fiscal stimulus package Private Consumption + Public Investment +
Low oil price + Tourists

3. Manufacturing
Products
76%
Agricultural Products
10%
Agro based - Industrial
Products
8%
Mining & Fuel
Products
6%
Motor cars, parts &
accessories
Precious stones & jewellery
Refined fuels
Computer, parts &
accessories
Polymers of ethylene
Top 5 Exports
Agri Products: Rice/ Canned/ Processed (Tuna,
Shrimp, Seafood, Pineapple)
Agro Based Products: Rubber Sheet/ Rubber Products

5. 1. Improve Thai
entrepreneurs’
competitiveness
4. Trade agreement
3. Expanding trade into
high-potential &
dynamic markets and
maintaining presence in
matured markets
2. Development and
Promotion of potential
products and services (New
creative Products with more
value added)
Industry’s
Competiveness

6. description Value : million us$ Growth rate (%)
2015 (Jan.-Jul.) 2016 (Jan.-Jul.) 2015 (Jan.-Jul.) 2016 (Jan.-Jul.)
Total Trade 1,934.3 1,903.1 -15.4 -1.6
Export 789.9 864.2 -14.5 9.4
Import 1,144.4 1,038.9 -15.9 -9.2
Trade Balance -354.5 -174.7 19.1 50.7

8.  1. Motor cars, parts and accessories (14.4 %)
 2. Air conditioning machine and parts (13.9 %)
 3. Precious stones and jewellery (7.0 %)
 4. Preparation of a kind used in animal feeding (6.3 %)
 5. Cuttle fish, squids and octopus (5.5%)
* Share (%)

9.  Group 1 Lifestyle & Fashion Products
 Group 2 Food & Beverages
 Group 3 Jewellery Products
 Group 4 Electrical & Equipment Products
 Group 5 Thai Massage & Thai Restaurant

11.  1. Machinery and parts (22.8%)
 2. Chemicals (7.5%)
 3. Medicinal and pharmaceutical products (6.6%)
 4. Electrical machinery and parts (6.3%)
 5. Miscellaneous manufactured articles (5.8%)
* Share (%)

13. Give Information and Advice on International Trade
Issues
 Trade Information
 DITP’s website : www.ditp.go.th , www.thaitrade.com,
www.thaitradefair.com
 DITP Connect : mobile application
 Disseminate trade information through DITP’s
journals/newsletter
 Advisory Services
 Call Center 1169
 One-Stop Export Service Center (Ratchadapisek, Bangkok
Thailand)
 Countrywide mobile advisory unit – trade & logistics
 Regional Trade Promotion Centers
 DITP’s worldwide network of trade offices

14. In-bound
 Raw materials sourcing/primary and intermediate products
 Encourage joint-venture
 Look for new technologies to support green production/carbon-free
goods
 Elevate SMEs competitiveness for exports through workshops/seminars
Out-bound
 Encourage internationalization
 Look for trade opportunities and investment in new/potential markets
 Strengthen international trade and logistics cooperation/networking
 Publicize the country’s image being the supplier of trusted quality
products and services

15.  Thailand International Trade Fair
 Thailand Week
 Overseas Trade Fair
 In-coming & Out-going Trade Mission
 In-Store Promotion
Marketing Promotion Activities:

16. NAME OF EXHIBITION CATEGORY EXHIBITOR DATE
Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair 2016 • Gold, Silver and other Jewelry
• Precious & Semi-Precious Gemstones
• Loose Stones (Diamonds & Pearls)
• Equipment, Tool and Accessories
• Publications and Services for Industry
1,800 exhibitors,
3,000
booths from 30
countries
58th :
September 7-11, 2016
TIFF FAIR 2017 • Furniture: Bedroom Furniture, Children’s Furniture, Dining Tables&Chairs,
Casual Furniture (Outdoor, Garden, Summer, Rattan, etc.), Living Room
Furniture, Office Furniture, Upholstered Furniture
• Interior Furnishings & Accessories : Bathroom Furnishings, Kitchen
Furnishings, Carpets, Flooring, Lighting, Home Décor, Built-in Parts of Interiors
(Wallpapers, Stairs, Windows&Doors, Blinds etc.)
• Meterials & Parts and Others
200 Companies,
800 booths
To be held in October
2017
BIFF&BIL FAIR 2017 • BIFF: Product groups include designer brands, casual, children’s, business and
specialty wear, lingerie, textiles, silk & ethnic products, accessories, machinery &
chemicals
• BIL: Product groups include footwear, leather bags & garments, leisure & sports
bags, raw materials & tanneries, machinery & chemicals
540 Companies,
870 booths
To be held in October
2017

17. NAME OF EXHIBITION CATEGORY EXHIBITOR DATE
Thailand Auto Parts & Accessories 2016
(TAPA 2017)
• Auto Parts & Components (OEM/REM)
• Auto Accessories, Tools/Dies & Machine
• Petroleum /Lubricants/Maintenance Products
• Vehicle, Repair, Maintenance & Services
• IT & Management
500 Companies,
1,000 booths
Trade days :
7-9 April 2016
Public days :
10 April 2016
Bangkok International Gift Fair and
Bangkok International House ware Fair
2016 (BIG& BIH 2016)
Bangkok International Gift Fair (BIG) :
• Pure Pleasure: Gift/Handicrafts, Decorative Items
• Pure Earth: Artificial Flowers/Plants, Potpourri, Candles
• Pet Products and Services: Pet Products and Services
• Green and Eco: Green and Eco Friendly Products
• Fun and Favorites: Christmas, Toys and Gems, Stationery
• Life Styling: Home Textiles, Fabric Decorative Items
• Hospitality: Hospitality Products
Bangkok International House ware Fair (BIH) :
• Heart and home : Household Products, Tableware, Kitchenware
• Comfort Zone: Bathroom Accessories, Cleaning Equipment, Small Electrical Appliances
600 Companies,
1,600 booths
42 th :
OCTOBER
19-23, 2016
THAIFEX-World of Food Asia 2017 • Food and Beverage
• Featuring Halal & Organic Food
• Foodservice
• Food Technology
• Retail and Franchise
1,919 Companies 31 May-4 June
2017
Thailand International Logistics Fair
2017 (TILOG – LOGISTIX 2017)
• Material Handling
• Packaging, Transport &Logistics Service
• Warehouse &Loading
• Logistics IT/ Telematics and Communications
150 Companies,
3500 booths
SEPTEMBER
21-24, 2017

18. Thailand Trust
Mark
Kitchen of the
World
Thai Select

19. Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Khon Kaen
Surat Thani
Songkhla (Hat
Yai)
Chanthaburi

20. North America (7)
HTA 11
Latin America (3)
HTA 1
Oceania (1)
HTA 2
ASEAN (9)
HTA 1
East Asia (13)
HTA 5
South Asia (4)
HTA 2Africa (4)
HTA 5
Middle East (5)
HTA 3
Europe (13)
HTA 6
Russia & CIS
(1)
HTA 2
60 Thailand trade office worldwide
38 HTAs