DITP
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), under the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) in Thailand and headquartered in Nonthaburi, Thailand, serves as the governmental organization dedicated to facilitating and enhancing trade collaborations between Thailand and international partners.
Operating through 58 Thai Trade Centres globally, our mission is to provide dedicated support and services to Thailand’s trading partners to promote and strengthen international trade relations.
Among our activities, there is the international promotion of Thai designers and manufacturing entities, with a primary focus on the Milan Design Week. The aim is to showcase the excellence in local design and production, making the Thai brand known within the global design community.
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