FTI supports NDC defense industry development via MiT

MGR Online•Economy•55m ago

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The Federation of Thai Industries supports the National Industrial Development Committee's guidelines to elevate the domestic defense industry using Made in Thailand certification.

•The National Industrial Development Committee approved defense industry development guidelines on November 11, 2026.
•The Federation of Thai Industries established the Defense Industry Group as its 48th industry group.
•The development plan focuses on four product groups: patrol boats, unmanned aerial vehicles, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
•The Federation of Thai Industries will use Made in Thailand (MiT) certification to promote government procurement of domestic defense products.

Overview

•The National Industrial Development Committee held meeting 2/2026 on November 11, 2026, and approved the principles for defense industry development.
•The Federation of Thai Industries established the Defense Industry Group as its 48th industry group to drive the sector.
•The Federation of Thai Industries identified four high-potential product groups: patrol boats, unmanned aerial vehicles, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
•The Federation of Thai Industries divided its operations into three phases: short-term for government procurement and exports, medium-term for network linking and standards, and long-term for research, innovation, and high technology.
•The Federation of Thai Industries is the assigned agency for certifying Made in Thailand (MiT) products under the Government Procurement and Supplies Management Act 2017.
•Pimjai Lee-issaranukul stated that increasing government procurement of domestic products using the MiT mark reduces foreign currency loss and keeps money circulating in the Thai economy.
•The Federation of Thai Industries will support entrepreneurs in applying for MiT certification for defense products to build government confidence.

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Key Entities

Organization

Federation of Thai Industries(ส.อ.ท.)ℹ️

An organization that established the Defense Industry Group and is authorized to certify Made in Thailand products.

National Industrial Development Committee(กอช.)

The committee that approved the principles for defense industry development guidelines on November 11, 2026.

Person

Pimjai Lee-issaranukul(พิมพ์ใจ ลี้อิสสระนุกูล)

The Chairperson of the Federation of Thai Industries.

Policy

Made in Thailand (MiT)

A certification for products produced in Thailand used to support government procurement.

Law

Government Procurement and Supplies Management Act 2017(พระราชบัญญัติการจัดซื้อจัดจ้างและการบริหารพัสดุภาครัฐ พ.ศ. 2560)

The act under which the Made in Thailand certification process is governed.

Ministerial Regulation Determining Supplies and Procurement Methods for Supplies the State Wishes to Promote or Support (No. 2) 2020(กฎกระทรวงกำหนดพัสดุและวิธีการจัดซื้อจัดจ้างพัสดุที่รัฐต้องการส่งเสริมหรือสนับสนุน (ฉบับที่ 2) พ.ศ. 2563)

The regulation specifying the Made in Thailand certification criteria under section 27/1, category 7/1.