Product Offerings
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Export Documentation (Certificates of Origin: Form D/E)
The Office of Provincial Commercial Affairs Trang (สำนักงานพาณิชย์จังหวัดตรัง) is a provincial branch of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, dedicated to promoting sustainable economic development, supporting SME competitiveness, and facilitating domestic and international trade within the southern province of Trang. With a rich cultural heritage and thriving agriculture and tourism sectors, Trang plays a strategic role in southern Thailand’s economic landscape.
Core Mission
The office’s mission is to stimulate economic growth and strengthen provincial trade through export facilitation, SME development, price monitoring, and regional trade promotions. It ensures the local implementation of national commerce strategies and bridges regional producers with global markets.
Services & Functions
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Export Facilitation & Documentation
- Issuance of Certificates of Origin (Form D/E) for exporters across multiple sectors
- Support for FTA (Free Trade Agreement) compliance and trade document assistance
- Coordination with Customs and international shipping standards
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SME Development & Business Consulting
- One-on-one support for business registration, market entry, branding, and packaging
- Product standardization and export-readiness consulting
- Digital commerce training for transitioning to online marketplaces
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Market Monitoring & Economic Intelligence
- Weekly surveillance of food, fuel, and agricultural product prices
- Compilation of consumer trend data and local market behavior insights
- Market forecasting to support provincial planning and investor decisions
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Training & Capacity Building
- Educational programs in HACCP, GMP, e-commerce, packaging design, and logistics
- Special workshops tailored for OTOP (One Tambon One Product) entrepreneurs and cooperatives
- Cross-border trade and halal product training to support expansion to ASEAN markets
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Trade Promotion & Exhibitions
- Organization of regional expos, local product fairs, and B2B business-matching events
- Provincial representation at national and international trade exhibitions
- Community campaigns to enhance product visibility and brand identity
Specialisation & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- Agro-Marine Export Potential: Trang is a producer of rubber, palm oil, seafood, processed fruit, and traditional Thai snacks.
- Cross-Sectoral Integration: Combines agriculture, food processing, and tourism industries into holistic product development support.
- Ethnic and Community-Based Enterprises: Focus on enabling micro and community-based enterprises to scale operations through branding and trade training.
- Tourism-Synergized Commerce: Coordinates promotions of local souvenirs and packaged foods linked to Trang’s growing tourism industry.
Economic & Regional Impact
- Supports over 1,000 businesses annually with trade certification, consultations, and promotional assistance.
- Trang’s key export sectors—rubber, seafood, and processed fruits—generate billions of baht in annual trade value.
- In 2023, the office helped local vendors participate in over 10 trade events, generating more than THB 12 million in revenue.
- Assisted more than 300 SMEs in achieving product certifications for domestic and export compliance.
Target Audience
- Agri-Food Exporters: Rubber, palm oil, canned seafood, dried fruits, and frozen goods producers.
- Tourism-Supported Traders: Local crafts and snacks for domestic and tourist-driven demand.
- SMEs & OTOP Vendors: Benefiting from packaging, branding, and digital training.
- Cross-Border Traders: Preparing for expansion into Malaysia, Singapore, and ASEAN trade networks.
Capabilities
- Export Documentation Unit: Digitally enabled for fast issuance of COs and FTA documents.
- Training Infrastructure: In collaboration with vocational institutions and local universities.
- Market Surveillance Unit: Real-time data collection and analytics for informed policy decisions.
- Public Communication & Outreach: Runs information drives via seminars, posters, and local media.
Institutional Framework & Partnerships
- Functions under the Ministry of Commerce (Thailand)
- Collaboration with:
- Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)
- Office of SMEs Promotion (OSMEP)
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
- Provincial Chambers and Local Administrative Organizations
Testimonials
“With the training from the commercial affairs office, we were able to export our processed fruit snacks to Malaysia and expand our business.”
— OTOP Producer, Huai Yot District
“They helped us rebrand our seafood products and introduced us to digital trade platforms. Our online sales have since doubled.”
— Seafood Processing SME, Mueang Trang
Major Achievements
- Supported more than 150 OTOP products to obtain Thai FDA, GMP, and Halal certifications.
- Organized the Trang Trade Fair 2023, showcasing 200+ local producers and drawing more than 8,000 attendees.
- Launched the Trang Digital Commerce Initiative to help SMEs enter online marketplaces.
- Price Stabilization Programs: Monitored and published critical pricing data for rice, seafood, and consumer essentials during inflationary periods.
The Office of Provincial Commercial Affairs Trang continues to serve as a vital enabler of commercial transformation, empowering local businesses and producers through capacity-building, certification, and direct connections to domestic and international markets.