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Export Documentation: Certificates of Origin, FTA verification
The Office of Provincial Commercial Affairs Chanthaburi (สำนักงานพาณิชย์จังหวัดจันทบุรี) is a vital governmental unit operating under the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand. Located in the eastern province of Chanthaburi—known globally for its gemstone industry, tropical fruit production, and border trade—this office plays a central role in trade promotion, SME development, and economic regulation across the province.
Core Mission
The office's primary mission is to strengthen the commercial ecosystem of Chanthaburi by facilitating trade, supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and providing accurate economic intelligence. It acts as both a service provider and policy implementer, ensuring that national commerce strategies are successfully localized.
Services & Functions
The Office of Commercial Affairs Chanthaburi offers an array of public and private sector services including:
- Export Documentation Services:
- Issuance of Certificates of Origin (CO) for exporters
- Support with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) documentation
- Business Consulting & SME Development:
- One-on-one advisory on marketing, branding, digitalization, and supply chain
- Coordination with BOI and DITP for SME growth opportunities
- Market Research & Economic Intelligence:
- Weekly and monthly commodity price reporting for fruits, gems, and consumer goods
- Market analysis for local agricultural exports
- Capacity Building & Training:
- Workshops on e-commerce, food safety certifications, product packaging, and cross-border trade
- Trade Promotion Activities:
- Regional expos, domestic and international trade fairs, and business-matching events
- Special initiatives to promote Chanthaburi’s key sectors (fruits, gems, processed food)
Specialisation & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- Strategic Border Trade Location: Proximity to Cambodia enhances the province's role in cross-border logistics and trade facilitation.
- Support for Tropical Fruits and Gemstone Exporters: Focused programs for key provincial sectors such as durian, mangosteen, longan, and rubies/sapphires.
- Integrated Support with Other Agencies: Works with Customs, Agriculture, BOI, and Tourism Authority to ensure seamless trade and economic policy implementation.
- Real-Time Price Monitoring: Acts as the central channel for collecting and disseminating commodity price data from local markets.
Economic & Regional Impact
- Serves Over 2,500 SMEs Annually across agriculture, food processing, retail, and manufacturing.
- Chanthaburi exports over USD 800 million annually in tropical fruit and gemstone products, with a large share facilitated by this office’s documentation and promotion services.
- In 2023, the office coordinated 15+ business matching and trade events, connecting regional businesses to ASEAN and Chinese markets.
- Helped SMEs access more than THB 50 million in government subsidies and grants through coordinated initiatives.
Target Audience
- Fruit Exporters & Processors: Seeking global market entry, certifications, and logistics support.
- Gemstone Traders: Participating in gem expos and international sourcing fairs.
- New Entrepreneurs: Looking to develop value-added products and access government programs.
- Policy Makers & Researchers: Needing access to localized market data and price indices.
Capabilities
- Export Support Desk: Equipped with digital tools for real-time CO and FTA documentation.
- Training Facilities: Hosts regular workshops and technical upskilling for SMEs.
- Public Communication Platform: Active Facebook page for alerts, regulations, and program announcements.
- Sectoral Promotion Expertise: Initiatives tailored to unique sectors such as gemstone jewelry and durian export readiness.
Certifications & Institutional Framework
- Operates under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce
- Aligned with:
- Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)
- Office of SMEs Promotion (OSMEP)
- Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)
- Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT)
Community & Stakeholder Feedback
“With their help, we got our durians certified for export and connected with a Chinese importer during a business matching event.”
— Owner, Organic Durian Farm, Chanthaburi
“We’ve worked with them for three years to issue export documents for our gem business. The service is efficient and essential to our success.”
— Jewelry Exporter, Chanthaburi Gem Hub
Major Achievements
- Launch of ‘Chanthaburi Fruit Online’ Initiative to digitize fruit market sales for domestic and foreign buyers.
- Support for GI Registration of Local Products such as ‘Chanthaburi Durian’ and ‘Chanthaburi Rambutan’.
- Leader in Cross-Border Trade Facilitation with special task forces to streamline exports to Cambodia and Vietnam.
- Real-Time Market Reporting: Leading contributor to Thailand’s national pricing system for tropical fruits.
The Office of Provincial Commercial Affairs Chanthaburi stands as a crucial bridge between local enterprise and global markets, supporting Thailand’s economic growth through export readiness, business innovation, and community-driven development.