As of April 2025, the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) has successfully generated THB 36.92 billion in trade value through its export promotion campaigns, benefiting over 42,000 entrepreneurs. This achievement is part of DITP’s broader plan for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes 510 projects and more than 700 activities, aiming to reach THB 92.36 billion in trade value and support over 261,000 entrepreneurs.
Key Highlights:
- Major Trade Fairs: Four significant international trade fairs—Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, THAIFEX Horec Asia, STYLE Bangkok, and TAPA—collectively generated over THB 11.16 billion in trade value, aiding Thai SMEs in accessing global markets.
- Additional Events: DITP also supported events like Bangkok Design Week, ADFEST, and Bangkok Rights Fair, contributing an extra THB 256 million in trade value.
- Upcoming Events: Planned events for the remainder of the year include THAIFEX Anuga Asia 2025 (May 27–31), TILOG-Logistix (August), and the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (September). DITP also anticipates significant revenue from the Bangkok International Digital Content Festival, expecting contributions of no less than THB 50 billion.
- Fruit Export Initiatives: As part of the Ministry of Commerce’s 2025 fruit management strategy, DITP has facilitated business matching events for fresh fruit and processed agricultural products, generating over USD 115.29 million (approximately THB 4.04 billion). Efforts include promoting Thai fruits in international markets and expanding export channels, particularly for durians.
- Soft Power Promotion: DITP supports six of the 14 targeted creative industries—books, games, design, fashion, films, and TV/series—focusing on markets such as Japan, South Korea, China, and the U.S. From September 2024 to March 2025, these activities generated over THB 9.66 billion in trade value, benefiting 323 entrepreneurs.
- Seminar on U.S. Tariffs: On April 25, DITP will host a seminar titled “Decoding Trump’s Tax Policy: Opportunities in the New Trade Era” in collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Thai Industries. The seminar aims to explore strategies for turning challenges posed by U.S. tariffs into opportunities for Thai exporters.
Director-General Sunanta Kangvalkulkij emphasized DITP’s commitment to supporting Thai exporters through various initiatives, including international trade fairs, promotional campaigns, and strategic partnerships, to enhance Thailand’s presence in global markets.
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April 30, 2025
