Export Assistance: Thailand

Thailand Updates list of Foreign Halal Certified Bodies for 2025-2028 (09/08/2025)

On August 8, 2025, the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT) announced its updated list of Foreign Halal Certified Bodies (FHCB). The list went into effect on July 16, 2025, through July 15, 2028. At present, CICOT recognized only one U.S.-based FHCB. Certificates from non-listed FHCBs cannot be used for materials that will be marketed as halal in Thailand. Interested FHCBs can still submit registration requests by September 22, 2025 (Thailand time).
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Exporter Guide Annual (06/27/2025)

Thailand offers strong potential for U.S. agricultural exports, which reached $1.4 billion in 2024. The United States ranked as Thailand’s 9th largest supplier of consumer-oriented products, with $429 million in exports. This report provides practical tips for U.S. agricultural exporters on how to conduct business in Thailand, including information on market overview, export opportunities, local business practices, a review of consumer preferences, and market sector structure and trends.
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Food Service – Hotel Restaurant Institutional Annual (12/26/2024)

Thailand’s foodservice is expected to grow by 7 percent this year with the market size of $32.85 billion, supported by store expansion and a recovery in tourism sector. However, there are factors that are expected to impact the business such as the government’s policy of raising the minimum wage, which will result in higher costs since the food service business relies heavily on minimum wage labor. Additionally, the food service business faces increasingly intense competition from new entrants.
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Regulation on Animals Developed Using Genome Editing Technology (12/19/2024)

The report outlines the Department of Livestock Development’s regulation on the criteria, methods, and conditions for certifying animals developed using genome editing technology. This regulation enables Thailand to access new animal breeds, enhancing the country’s ability to improve livestock production and address challenges related to food security and sustainable agriculture. Following certification, the Department of Livestock Development would permit genome-edited animals to be imported into, bred within, and exported from Thailand.
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Retail Foods Annual (10/02/2024)

This report provides an overview of Thailand’s food retail sector along with the latest market updates. Thailand’s retail industry continued to evolve and improve, driven by increasing consumer demand for convenience. Food and beverage sales are a key driver of the country’s retail industry. Urbanization, rising disposable incomes, changing consumer preferences, an increasing focus on health and sustainability are key drivers in Thailand’s food retail sector.
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Poultry and Products Annual (09/04/2024)

FAS Bangkok (Post) expects chicken meat production to increase slightly in 2024 due to limited supplies of day-old chicks and the slow recovery in domestic consumption amid strong export demand. Post forecasts chicken meat production to increase 2.6 percent in 2025, driven by attractive returns and strong export demand.
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Thailand’s Significant Move on Genome Editing Technology Legislation (08/13/2024)

Thailand has finally established legislation on the certification of organisms developed using genome editing technology for agricultural use. The country aims to better align with international standards and practices and enhance its competitiveness of agricultural products in the global economy. This law will take effect 30 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette on July 16, 2024.
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FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual (07/23/2024)

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, live animals, and any food that undergoes a production process (i.e., make, mix, prepare and repacking).
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Exporter Guide Annual (07/22/2024)

This guide serves as a resource for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Thailand and provides market overviews, practical tips and information on local business practices, consumer preferences, and trends. This report also identifies opportunities and entry approaches for the three major market sectors (food retail, food service, and food processing).
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FAIRS Country Report Annual (07/03/2024)

This report is an overview and update of Thailand’s import regulations and standards for food and agricultural imports. For more information on Thailand’s certification requirements, see the FAIRS Export Certificate Report for Thailand.
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Food Processing Ingredients Annual (04/10/2024)

Thailand’s food and beverage industry contributes significantly to the country’s economy. Thailand aims to be one of the world’s top ten processed food exporters by 2027 and a key global player in the “Future Food” market.
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Update on Thai Food and Drug Administration Requirement for Export Certificates (01/24/2024)

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) recently clarified its requirements for copies of export certificates accompanying U.S.-origin imported foods, including fresh fruit and vegetables shipments, into Thailand. To be accepted by TFDA, the copies of export certificates have to (i) be certified by the issuing agencies or (ii) carry the original seal of a U.S. Notary Public, Chamber of Commerce, Commissioner of Oaths, or a Justice of Peace. This report provides an update to the FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual 2023 and FAIRS Annual 2023.
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Exporter Guide (01/04/2024)

This guide serves as a resource for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Thailand and provides market overviews, practical tips and information on local business practices, consumer preferences, and trends. This report also identifies opportunities and entry approaches for the three major market sectors (food retail, food service, and food processing).
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Agricultural Biotechnology Annual (12/01/2023)

Thailand has yet to finalize its Biodiversity Act. Since December 4, 2022, the Thai Food and Drug Administration has enforced two notifications regarding GE (termed “Genetically Modified” or GM) food imports, production and labeling.
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Food Service – Hotel Restaurant Institutional (10/04/2023)

A combination of a “return to normal” behavior by Thai consumers and of a rapidly recovering tourism demand bodes well for Thailand’s post-pandemic HRI sector.
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Poultry and Products Annual (09/07/2023)

FAS Bangkok estimates Thailand’s chicken meat production to marginally increase in 2023 amid a surge in exports, a slow recovery in the tourism sector and high feed costs. Post forecasts chicken meat production will further slow down in 2024 in line with chicken meat exports and a slow recovery in domestic consumption.
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Retail Foods (07/05/2023)

This report gives an overview of Thailand’s food retail sector and current market updates. Food and beverage sales are driving Thailand’s retail sector. Thailand’s growing urbanization and young, middle-income population with higher disposable incomes and a greater propensity to spend have fueled growth in the retail industry.
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FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual (06/30/2023)

This report includes updates in Section I. Food Laws: 1.2 Prohibited Food or Substances and 1.3.1 Premarketing Control; Section II Labeling Requirements: 2.10 GM Food Labeling and 2.13 The Use of the Term “Premium” on Food Labels; Section VII Other Specific Standards: 7.1 Laboratory Testing, 7.9.2 Import Requirements for Potatoes for Processing, 7.11 Alcoholic Beverages, 7.15 Genetically Modified Food, and 7.16 Tea Infusion; and Appendix 1 Government Regulatory Agency Contacts.
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FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual (06/30/2023)

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, live animals, and any food that undergoes a production process (i.e., make, mix, prepare and repacking). Certification requirements for food derived from genetically modified organisms (GM plant, animal and microorganisms) and alcoholic beverages have been updated.
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Thailand’s Food and Restaurant Trends in 2023 (06/13/2023)

The Thai food industry will face many new challenges and opportunities in 2023 as the sector gradually recovers from the global pandemic. Changes and transformations after the COVID-19 are re-shaping consumer behavior. Restaurants and retail stores are focusing on providing better services and experiences to complement their high-quality products.
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Food Processing Ingredients |Bangkok|Thailand|04/04/2023

Thailand’s food and beverage industry contributes significantly to the country’s economy. The country aims to be one of the world top ten processed food exporters by 2027 and a key global player in the “Future Food” market. Major food exports include rice, canned tuna, sugar, meat, cassava products, and canned pineapple. The value of Thailand’s food exports was $38.8 billion in 2022, while the value of Thailand’s imports of food ingredient was $3.3 billion. With rising demand for processed foods and new product development, there are significant opportunities for U.S. food ingredients to in the Thai food processing sector.
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Food Service – Hotel Restaurant Institutional|Bangkok|Thailand|10/13/2022

This report contains information about Thailand’s food service industry. It provides an overview of market opportunities and key channels of distribution for U.S. food and beverage products destined for the food service market in Thailand.
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Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report |Bangkok|Thailand/07/14/2022

This report includes updates in Section II Labeling Requirements: 2.10 GM Food Labeling; Section III Packaging and Container Regulations; Section VII Other Specific Standards: 7.14 Salt and 7.15 Genetically Modified Food.
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Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report|Bangkok|Thailand|07/14/2022

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, live animals, and any food that undergoes a production process (i.e., make, mix, prepare and re-packing). There is a change on requirement of GMP certification for all food items not only some specified types of food.
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Retail Foods|Bangkok|Thailand|07/06/2022

This report gives an overview of Thailand’s food retail sector and current market updates. The food and beverage industry is one of the biggest retail segments in Thailand. Food and beverage sales grew more in 2021 than the previous year due to increased in-home consumption and cooking at home. Thailand’s growing young, middle-income population with higher disposable incomes and a greater propensity to spend, and a trend towards urbanization have also fueled the growth in the retail industry. Higher domestic spending, a recovery in tourism, and exports will sustain the Thai economy in 2022.
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Thailand’s Food and Restaurant Trends in 2022 |Bangkok|Thailand|03/10/2022

The COVID-19 health crisis continues to change the behavior of consumers and shaping new trends in the food and restaurant industry. Restaurants and retail stores are producing new products and services that are based on the consumer trends towards health and wellness.
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Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report|Bangkok|Thailand|12/09/2021

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, live animals, and any food that undergoes a production process (i.e., make, mix, prepare and re-packing). There is a change on requirement of GMP certification for all food items not only some specified types of food.
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Exporter Guide|Bangkok|Thailand|12/09/2021

This guide serves as a resource for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Thailand and provides market overviews, practical tips and information on local business practices, consumer preferences and trends. This report also identifies opportunities and entry approaches for the three major market sectors (food retail, food service, and food processing).
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Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report|FAIRS Annual Country Report|Bangkok|Thailand|11/26/2021

This report includes updates in Section I Food Laws: 1.3.1 Pre-marketing Control; Section II Labeling Requirements: 2.9 Novel Food Labeling; Section VI Other Requirements Regulations and Registration Measures: 6.1 Testing Requirements for Alcohol Beverages; Section VII Other Specific Standards: Section 7.5 Specific Import Control on Animals and Animal Products, Section 7.9 Specific Import Control on Fruits and Vegetables (additional on approved list of production certificates), and Section 7.10 Novel Food (Plant-based meat).
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Poultry and Products Annual| Poultry and Products |Bangkok|Thailand|09/01/2021

Post expects chicken meat production to increase slightly in 2021 with sluggish domestic and export demand and supply disruptions from the prolonged outbreak of COVID-19. Post forecasts chicken meat production to increase by 3 percent in 2022 in anticipation of a gradual recovery in domestic demand. Post also expects chicken meat exports in 2022 to grow below the average annual growth rate prior to the pandemic in 2020.
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Retail Foods| Retail Foods |Bangkok|Thailand|06/30/2021

This report gives an overview of Thailand’s food retail sector and current market updates. The food and beverage industry is one of the biggest retail segments in Thailand. Thailand’s growing young, middleincome population with higher disposable incomes and a greater propensity to spend and a trend towards urbanization have also fueled the growth in the retail industry. The impact of the pandemic continues to impact the retail sector with the Thai Retailers Association reporting that Thailand’s retail sector contracted 7-8 percent in the first quarter of 2021. Changes in the structure of Thai households and the pandemic have led to changes in how Thais eat with a rising demand for convenient ready-to-eat meals, healthy food products, and food delivery.
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New Restaurant Business Models and Strategies during COVID-19| Exporter Guide, Food Processing Ingredients, Food Service – Hotel Restaurant Institutional, Retail Foods, Competitor, Export Promotion Programs, Honey, Market Development Reports, Market Promotion/Competition, Product Brief, Promotion Opportunities, Sales Mission Evaluation, Snack Foods, Trade Show Announcement, Trade Show Closing, Trade Show Evaluation|Bangkok|Thailand|76/26/2021

The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the foodservice sector. Due to ongoing disruptions during the crisis, operators need to stay agile and adapt their business strategy in order to survive. New business models, such as Cloud Kitchen, Delco Model with franchising, and OmniChannel marketing are becoming popular among foodservice operators.
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Food Processing Ingredients|Food Processing Ingredients|Bangkok|Thailand|03/31/2021

The food and beverage industry is among the fast-growing industries in Thailand and is the country’s third largest industry, contributing 21 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Major food exports include rice, canned tuna, sugar, meat, cassava products, and canned pineapple. The National Food Institute reported that the value of Thai food exports was U.S. $32.67 billion in 2020.
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Social Media Marketing for Thailand’s Food Industry|Promotion Opportunities, Market Promotion/CompetitionBangkok|Thailand|02/03/2021

Social media marketing has become an indispensable part of business strategy in the food industry.
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Exporter Guide|Exporter Guide|Bangkok|Thailand|01/05/2021

This guide serves as a resource for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Thailand and provides market overviews, practical tips and information on local business practices, consumer preferences and trends. This report also identifies opportunities and entry approaches for the three major market sectors (food retail, food service, and food processing).
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Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report|FAIRS Export Certificate Report|Bangkok|Thailand|12/23/2020

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including 57 processed and unprocessed food items, other prepackaged processed food, fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, and live animals. There are no updates for this report this year.
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Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report|FAIRS Annual Country Report|Bangkok|Thailand|12/23/2020

This report includes an update of Section II Labeling Requirements, 2.1 Standard Labeling, 2.2 Nutrition Labeling; Section IV Food Additives Regulations, Section V. Pesticides and Other Contaminants, 5.1 Food Containing Pesticide Residues, 5.2 Food Containing Contaminants, 5.3 Food Pathogens Control Measures in Food Products; Section VII Other Specific Standards, Section 7.9 Specific Import Control on Fruits and Vegetables, 7.10 Novel Food; Section VIII Trademarks, Brand Names and Intellectual Property Rights; Section IX Import Procedures; Section X Trade Facilitation.
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Food Service – Hotel Restaurant Institutional| Food Service – Hotel Restaurant Institutional|Bangkok|Thailand|10/09/2020

This report contains information about Thailand’s food service industry. It provides an overview of market opportunities and key channels of distribution for U.S. food and beverage products destined for the food service market in Thailand.
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Retail Foods|Bangkok|Thailand|07/07/2020

This report gives an overview of Thailand’s food retail sector and current market updates. Thailand represents one of the most attractive food and drink markets in the Asia Pacific region. The growth of the Thai retail industry has been largely driven by economic growth, coupled with a growing young, middle-income population with higher disposable incomes and a greater propensity to spend, and a trend towards urbanization. Thailand is good sales potential for a number of products including dairy products, seafood products, packaged foods, fresh fruits, dried fruits and nuts, healthy and functional foods and beverages, etc.
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Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report|FAIRS Export Certificate Report|Thailand|02/6/2019

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including 57 processed and unprocessed food items, other prepackaged processed food, fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, and live animals. This report has been updated to include the certificate required for U.S. beef exports to Thailand.
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Annual 2019|Exporter Guide|Bangkok|Thailand|12/25/2019

This guide serves as a resource for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Thailand and provides market overviews, practical tips and information on local business practices, consumer preferences and trends. This report also identifies opportunities and entry approaches for the three major market sectors (food retail, food service, and food processing).
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Retail Sector |Retail Foods|Bangkok|Thailand|7/19/2019

Thailand’s retail food sector continues to expand, driven by strong economic growth, private investment, and government spending. Thailand is a competitive market for food and beverage products. However, there is good sales potential for a number of products including food preparation ingredients, whey, frozen potatoes, apples, milk and cream, pet food, almond nuts, and raisins.

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Thai New Regulation on Import Procedures for Feed|FAIRS Subject Report Grain and Feed|Bangkok|Thailand|7/3/2019

On January 25, 2019, Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development (DLD) endorsed an official regulation titled “Procedures for Importation of Animal Feed Derived from Animal and Animal Products”. Effective immediately, this regulation governs the procedures for market access of animal feed derived from animals and animal products.

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FAIRS Annual Country Report|FAIRS Annual Country Report|Bangkok|Thailand|4/18/2019
This report includes an update of Section II Food Additives Regulations, 5.2 Nutrition Labeling, 6.5 Specific Import Controls on Animals and Animal Products, 6.6 Specific Import Control on Beef and Beef Products from BSE-Affected Countries, and 8.1 Testing Requirements for Alcohol Beverages. Download (PDF)

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2019|Food Processing Ingredients|Bangkok|Thailand|4/16/2019

Thailand is one of the world’s leading agricultural suppliers, primarily due to its well-developed food processing sector.  The country has one of the most advanced food processing industries in Southeast Asia, which enables Thailand to export value-added products to international markets like Europe, Japan, China, and the United States.  Major food exports include rice, canned tuna, sugar, chicken meat, cassava products, shrimp, and canned pineapple.

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FAIRS Export Certificate Report|FAIRS Export Certificate Report|Bangkok|Thailand|3/14/2019

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including 57 processed and unprocessed food items, other pre-packaged processed food, fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, and live animals. The update made in this report is the certificate required for U.S. beef exports to Thailand.

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2018|Exporter Guide|Bangkok|Thailand|2/22/2019

This guide serves as a resource for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Thailand and provides market overviews, practical tips and information on local business practices, consumer preferences and trends.   This report also identifies opportunities and entry approaches for the three major market sectors (food retail, food service, and food processing).

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2018|Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies|Bangkok|Thailand|2/11/2019

Thailand’s biotechnology policies have not changed since 2007 when the Cabinet revoked a field trial for genetically engineered (GE) crops but applied restrictive measures in conducting future field trials.  The outcome of the draft Biosafety Legislation, which would create a regulatory framework for genetically engineered (GE) crop cultivation, is still uncertain.  Thailand is looking to adopt a positive list of approved GE events for food products.

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Agricultural Biotechnology Annual 2018 | Thailand | 12/20/2018 |

Thailand’s biotechnology policies have not changed since 2007 when the Cabinet revoked a field trial for genetically engineered (GE) crops but applied restrictive measures in conducting future field trials. The outcome of the draft Biosafety Legislation, which would create a regulatory framework for genetically engineered (GE) crop cultivation, is still uncertain. Thailand is looking to adopt a positive list of approved GE events for food products.

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2018|Food Service – Hotel Restaurant Institutional|Bangkok|Thailand|10/11/2018

This report contains information about Thailand’s food service industry. It provides an overview of market opportunities and key channels of distribution for U.S. food and beverage products that are destined for the food service market in Thailand.
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New Thai Regulation Affecting U.S. Cooked Food Exports|Livestock and Products Honey Retail Foods Poultry and Products|Bangkok|Thailand|10/11/2018

The Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) recently issued a notification that authorizes the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) to extend its import controls to cover “cooked meat products” including sausage, salami, ham, bacon, smoked meat products, pickled meat products, cured meat products, honey and related products, and salty/ processed eggs and egg yolk.
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Thai Government Grants Another Extension on COA Implementation|FAIRS Subject Report|Bangkok|Thailand|10/4/2018
On September 11, 2018, the Thai Excise Department issued a new Excise Department Notification, which extends the timeline for the full implementation of the Certificate of Analysis (COA) requirements for alcoholic beverages by an additional 180 days.
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Select 2018|Poultry and Products|Bangkok|Thailand|9/11/2018
Thailand is encountering a challenge of increasing feed costs due to the government’s price intervention for major feed ingredients that will limit the industry’s growth if the problem remained. However, exports and consumption should continue to grow in 2018 and 2019 in response to domestic economic factors and strong export demands.
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Thailand Bans the Use of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods|FAIRS Subject Report Sanitary/Phytosanitary/Food Safety|Bangkok|Thailand|8/7/2018On July 13, 2018, The Ministry of Public Health Notification No. 388 Re: Prescribed Prohibited Food to be Produced, Imported, or Sold, which bans partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), and food products containing PHOs was published in the Royal Gazette. The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to ban PHOs in food, yet has not further promulgated any new regulations on trans-fats.
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Retail Report|Retail Foods|Bangkok|Thailand|7/6/2018

Thailand’s retail food sector continues to grow in 2017, driven by strong economic growth, increasing numbers of tourists, and government investment. Thailand is one of the world’s leading agricultural suppliers, primarily due to its well-developed food processing sector. The food industry is the country’s third largest industry, contributing 23 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). As a result, Thailand is competitive market for food and beverage products.
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2018|Food Processing Ingredients|Bangkok|Thailand|4/10/2018
Thailand is one of the world’s leading agricultural suppliers, primarily due to its well-developed food processing sector. The country has one of the most advanced food processing industries in Southeast Asia, which enables Thailand to export value-added products to international markets like Europe, Japan, China, and the United States. The food industry is the country’s third largest industry, contributing 23 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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2017|Food Service – Hotel Restaurant Institutional|Bangkok|Thailand|1/26/2018

This report contains information on Thailand’s food service industry. It provides an overview of market opportunities and key channels of distribution for U.S. food and beverage products destined for the food service market in Thailand.
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2017|Exporter Guide|Bangkok|Thailand|1/24/2018

This guide serves as a resource for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Thailand and provides practical tips and information on local business practices, consumer preferences and trends, food standards and regulations, and import and inspection procedures. This report also identifies opportunities and entry approaches for the three major market sectors (food retail, food service, and food processing). This guide also identifies the best high-value product prospects and key contacts.
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FAIRS Export Certificate Report 2017|Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Certification|Bangkok|Thailand|1/24/2018

This report lists certificates required by the Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including 57 processed and unprocessed food items, other pre-packaged processed food, fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, and live animals. The update made in this report is the certificate required for U.S. beef exports to Thailand.
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FAIRS Country Report|Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Narrative|Bangkok|Thailand|1/24/2018

This report updates Section 4 Food Additives Regulations, 6.6 Specific Import Control on Beef and Beef Products from BSE-Affected Countries, and 6.7 Specific Import Control on Pork Meat. Other minor changes made to this report are: Section 2.2 – adds list of food products required to bear Guideline Daily Amounts (GDA) labeling; Section 6.4 – provides the import controls relating to tariff rate quotas (TRQ); Section 6.5 – adds the specific import controls for animals and animal products; and more.
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American Food Fun Fest and Great American Burger Battle in Thailand|Export Accomplishments – Events|Bangkok|Thailand|1/15/2018

FAS Bangkok organized the American Food Fun Fest and the Great American Burger Battle to raise awareness of U.S. beef, U.S. potatoes, California cheese, Washington apples, California raisins, U.S. craft beer, U.S seafood, fruits, fruit juices, snacks, and other U.S. products from December 1 to 3, 2017. he event generated sizable onsite sales and huge media exposure greatly increasing awareness of U.S. origin food products.
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2017|Retail Foods|Bangkok|Thailand|1/3/2018

In 2016, Thailand had total retail sales of U.S. $88.2 billion, representing approximately 22 per cent of total GDP. Of the US$88.2 billion in retail sales, US$83.5 billion came from store-based retailing with the remaining US$4.7 billion coming from non-store retailing (direct sales, home shopping, and internet retailing). Total food retail sales reached US$52.1 billion comprising 59 per cent of all retail sales.  Overall, the retail sector grew by four per cent in 2016.
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The Thai FDA proposes banning the use of partially hydrogenated oils|Sanitary/Phytosanitary/Food Safety FAIRS Subject Report|Bangkok|Thailand|1/2/2018

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) drafted a new requirement that would prohibit the use of partially hydrogenated oils in foods.
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An Update on Recent Thai Regulations on Animal Feed Imports|Trade Policy Monitoring Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Narrative FAIRS Subject Report Grain and Feed|Bangkok|Thailand|12/18/2017

Thailand has enacted several new regulations that restrict imports of feed and feed ingredients containing certain animal proteins. Thailand failed to notify the WTO for comments from its trading partners on these regulations. USDA has requested Thailand to adopt the systematic approach to plant approvals. However, Thailand has not responded to the request. Therefore, it requires each exporter’s plant be inspected.
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