Thai MSMEs Invited to Join Trade Missions to China, Indonesia
The Thai government is inviting MSMEs to apply for a trade mission program targeting China and Indonesia, with applications due by November 10. Selected businesses will receive free training in Bangkok before joining business matching trips to Guangzhou or Jakarta. The initiative aims to help Thai SMEs expand into key Asian markets with practical knowledge on regulations, consumer trends, and negotiation tactics.
The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) and the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) are inviting Thai MSMEs to apply for the "Asian Trade and Investment Opportunity Mission" program, with applications open until November 10, 2026, at no cost. Those selected will attend an intensive two-day training session on November 24-25 at the Centara Grand at CentralPlaza Ladprao in Bangkok, focusing on practical knowledge for international trade such as digital-era cross-border business management, international shipping procedures, and global business negotiation strategies. The program also includes country-specific seminars on Chinese consumer trends, customs regulations, online sales channels, and Indonesia's halal market. Forty participants will be chosen from the training to join business matching trips to Guangzhou, China (December 21-24, 2026) or Jakarta, Indonesia (January 18-21, 2027). Interested entrepreneurs can apply via the QR code on the poster or the registration link provided, and download project details from the shared Google Drive folder. Selection results will be announced by November 18, 2026, on the DFT website (www.dft.go.th) and Facebook page. For inquiries, call the DFT Call Center at 1385.
