DITP tackles trade barriers in China and India

Khaosod•Economy•6d ago

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The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is coordinating with the Federation of Thai Industries to resolve export obstacles in China and India.

•DITP and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) discussed SME support and market expansion for 2026–2028.
•DITP is seeking details from FTI regarding China's suspension of inhaler products at trade fairs.
•The Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce are scheduled to visit India in early September 2026 to discuss silverware and pearl exports.

Overview

•Ms. Sunantha Kangwalkulkit, Director General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), discussed cooperation with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and the Small and Medium Industries (SMI) committee for the 2026–2028 term.
•Ms. Sunantha Kangwalkulkit confirmed that DITP has policies to support SMEs through knowledge enhancement, market opportunity creation, and foreign market expansion.
•FTI requested DITP to be a main partner for the Go China and China Survival Program curricula, including the use of the DITP logo and quota support for participants.
•Ms. Sunantha Kangwalkulkit announced plans for projects related to health services, including cosmetics and Thai herbal products, following the policy of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Ms. Supajee Suthammapunt.
•DITP requested FTI to provide detailed information regarding the suspension of inhaler products at trade fairs in China to find a solution.
•The Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce are scheduled to visit India in early September 2026 to discuss the issue of silverware imports.
•DITP will meet with the Department of Fisheries soon to resolve export issues regarding pearls for Thai entrepreneurs.
•DITP confirmed support for the 5I strategy (Intelligent Industry, Innovation & Creative Industry, International Alliance & Network, Industrial Infrastructure Reform, and Inclusive Sustainability) of FTI.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of International Trade Promotion(กรมส่งเสริมการค้าระหว่างประเทศ)

An agency under the Ministry of Commerce that supports SME market expansion and resolves trade obstacles.

Federation of Thai Industries(สภาอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

An organization cooperating with DITP on SME development and the 5I strategy.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the Department of International Trade Promotion.

Small and Medium Industries Committee(คณะกรรมการสถาบันวิสาหกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อมอุตสาหกรรมการผลิต)

A committee discussing SME potential development for the 2026–2028 term.

Department of Fisheries(กรมประมง)

An agency DITP will consult with to resolve pearl export issues.

Person

Sunantha Kangwalkulkit(สุนันทา กังวาลกุลกิจ)

Director General of the Department of International Trade Promotion.

Supajee Suthammapunt(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

Place

China(จีน)ℹ️

A country that has suspended the display of inhaler products at trade fairs.

India(อินเดีย)ℹ️

A country where Thai silverware exports are facing obstacles.

Policy

5I Strategy(ยุทธศาสตร์ 5I)

An industrial development framework by the Federation of Thai Industries comprising Intelligent Industry, Innovation, International Alliance, Infrastructure Reform, and Inclusive Sustainability.