Product Offerings
Products:
Export Documentation: Certificates of Origin (Form D/E/AJ)
The Office of Provincial Commercial Affairs Samut Sakhon (สำนักงานพาณิชย์จังหวัดสมุทรสาคร) operates under the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand and serves as a pivotal commercial institution supporting one of the country’s most vibrant coastal economic zones. Samut Sakhon is known as Thailand’s seafood and marine logistics hub, and the office plays a critical role in facilitating export procedures, monitoring trade conditions, and developing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Core Mission
The office’s primary mission is to enhance regional commerce through trade facilitation, export support, SME development, and market regulation, with a focus on maximizing the commercial value of Samut Sakhon’s seafood, food processing, and manufacturing sectors.
Services & Functions
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Export Facilitation & Documentation
- Issuance of Certificates of Origin (Form D, E, AJ) for exporters
- Support with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) compliance and logistics coordination
- Trade barrier resolution and customs interface assistance
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Business Support & SME Development
- Business registration consultation, funding guidance, and legal support
- OTOP (One Tambon One Product) program assistance for product standardization and packaging
- Private sector development strategies for micro-enterprises and cooperatives
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Price Monitoring & Market Intelligence
- Real-time surveillance of seafood, consumer goods, and fuel prices across provincial markets
- Weekly reports submitted to national databases for economic forecasting
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Training & Capacity Building
- Training programs in HACCP, GMP, Halal certification, digital trade, and packaging design
- Collaboration with universities and chambers of commerce for business upskilling
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Trade Promotion Activities
- Participation in and organization of international trade fairs, business-matching events, and seafood expos
- Promotion of locally processed products to regional and global markets
Specialisation & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- Seafood Supply Chain Hub: Located along the Gulf of Thailand, Samut Sakhon is home to hundreds of seafood processing facilities, fish markets, and cold chain logistics providers.
- Industrial Zone Alignment: The province integrates manufacturing, logistics, and exports with connectivity to Bangkok and southern provinces.
- Ethnic Workforce Integration: Programs designed to include migrant workers and diverse SMEs into formal trade networks.
- Focus on Compliance: Guidance on food safety certifications for export markets such as the EU, Japan, and the US.
Economic & Regional Impact
- Supports over 2,500 SMEs and businesses annually, especially in food processing, marine exports, and machinery manufacturing.
- Samut Sakhon’s annual seafood exports exceed THB 100 billion, making it one of the highest-value seafood export provinces in Thailand.
- Hosted more than 10 trade events and seafood fairs in 2023, leading to THB 30 million+ in direct trade commitments and contracts.
- Enabled over 300 SMEs to obtain export and safety certifications critical for global supply chains.
Target Audience
- Seafood Exporters & Processors: Assistance with compliance, export documentation, and promotional opportunities.
- OTOP Vendors & Startups: Local food brands and household products seeking to reach broader markets.
- Factory-Based SMEs: Those involved in machinery, plastics, logistics, and electronics needing regulatory support and market access.
- Agribusiness and Logistic Providers: Looking to enhance competitiveness through policy facilitation and training.
Capabilities
- Real-time Export Certification Desk: Fully integrated with Ministry of Commerce’s e-CO system.
- Training Infrastructure: Frequent in-house and partner-hosted workshops on trade standards and digital integration.
- Digital Trade Enablement: Programs to transition traditional businesses onto platforms like Shopee, Lazada, and Alibaba.
- Price Surveillance and Data Reporting: Contributes to national pricing dashboards and consumer protection metrics.
Certifications & Institutional Partnerships
- Aligned with the Ministry of Commerce (Thailand)
- Operational partnership with:
- Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)
- Office of SMEs Promotion (OSMEP)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Thailand
- Samut Sakhon Fisheries and Industrial Offices
Community & Stakeholder Testimonials
“Their help in processing export documents saved us weeks of time and let us meet our international shipment schedules.”
— Seafood Exporter, Mahachai District
“After their packaging and branding training, we were able to launch our fish snack product on a major e-commerce platform.”
— OTOP Entrepreneur, Krathum Baen
Major Achievements
- Development of the Mahachai Seafood Export Corridor, streamlining certification and logistics.
- Promotion of Halal-certified products for ASEAN and Middle Eastern markets.
- Implementation of post-COVID recovery grants for over 200 SMEs.
- OTOP Growth Support: Helped over 100 community product brands reach national and online platforms.
The Office of Provincial Commercial Affairs Samut Sakhon is instrumental in strengthening Thailand’s coastal commerce and seafood economy, ensuring that businesses of all sizes have the tools and resources to thrive in both domestic and international markets.