Department Of Export Promotion Ministry Of Commerce, Royal Thai Government

Duties and Responsibilities The Department is entrusted with the following duties and responsibilities to: 1. Promote and expand the market for Thai exports in goods and servicesby penetrating new markets and to preserve existing ones. 2. Develop and perform activities that promote trade and increase the competitiveness of the export sector, for instance, the expansion of production bases overseas. 3. Reinforce the ability of Thai exporters to deliver goods and services that are of international standards and meanwhile increasing the competitiveness of Thai exporters to further penetrate the international market. 4. Build a positive image of Thai goods and services and thereby increases the market''s confidence in Thai product, in terms of quality and prompt delivery of service. Functions The functions of the Department are to: 1. Formulate policy recommendations and action plans on issues related to trade and marketing and in this process, provide strategic directions and measures for promoting export. 2. Provide Thai manufacturers and exporters as well as foreign importers with trade information services and to strengthen the role of information technology in export promotion. 3. Utilize the media and public relations as a mechanism for promoting Thai products. 4. Improve the knowledge and skills of the private sector personal in the field of international trades ensuring that competitiveness in the export sector is adequately enhanced. 5. Reinforce coordination and cooperation with the relevant international institutions and organizations in support of export expansion. Etc