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

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

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

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

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 (%)

Group 1 Lifestyle & Fashion Products

Group 2 Food & Beverages

Group 3 Jewellery Products

Group 4 Electrical & Equipment Products

Group 5 Thai Massage & Thai Restaurant

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 (%)

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

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

Thailand International Trade Fair

Thailand Week

Overseas Trade Fair

In-coming & Out-going Trade Mission

In-Store Promotion

Marketing Promotion Activities:

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

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

Thailand Trust Mark

Kitchen of the World

Thai Select

Bangkok

Chiang MaiKhon Kaen

Surat Thani

Songkhla (Hat

Yai)

Chanthaburi

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