The Department of Foreign Trade has issued on average more than 1.2 million export-import certificates for entrepreneurs annually. It therefore aims to improve such services continuously in alignment with the evolving behaviors and needs of entrepreneurs. Through the collaboration between the Department of Foreign Trade and Krungsri, the service of export-import certificate issuance will be elevated to the next level towards with a complete online system. The service users can now obtain the certificates by applying for and printing the documents simply through online channels under the DFT SMART - I and DFT SMART C/O systems without having to physically visit the service centers. The users can select payment options via Krungsri's online platforms or other commercial banks for greater ease, convenience and speed of service. Furthermore, they can pay service fee via e-Payment by scanning the QR Code 24/7 without extra charges. With international safety standards in place, the service aligns with the digital government policy to modernize government agencies and increase accessibility for citizens seeking online services.
or the next stage of service development, the Department of Foreign Trade is committed to driving Thailand to improve its competitiveness and comparative trade advantages, such as supporting the issuance of certificates for export-import of goods under new trade agreements, namely, the Thailand-European Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement, the Thailand-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement, as well as other negotiation frameworks in the upcoming future. The Department plans to join forces with Krungsri to continuously develop the service system so as to enhance efficiency and extend modern services.