March 21, 2021
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In the environment of intense competition in the world market, both trade barriers and send products to enter the domestic market. Therefore, Thailand needs to build a strong domestic market. FTI has teamed up with the government to advance the Made in Thailand project and increase the opportunities for Thai products.
Suphan Mongkolsuthree, Chairman of the Association of Thai Industries (FTI) Revealed This From The COVID-19 Crisis And Trade Competitions On The World Stage That Is Taking Place It clearly shows that an over-reliance on the export market can affect the Thai economy. FTI has therefore concentrated on strengthening the domestic market. Reducing reliance on world markets with high volatility and promoting the increase in the use of domestically manufactured products This is also an important factor that strengthens the Thai production base throughout the production chain. Upstream to downstream Can expand into an industry that uses innovation and high technology This will make Thailand more competitive.
Therefore, FTI worked with the Ministry of Finance. Create the Made in Thailand project for government agencies across the country to turn to and elevate products made in Thailand. Required by the revision of the procurement lawGovernment agencies must purchase at least 60% of products from factories made in Thailand. From the procurement budget and for each project competition, at least 3 Thai companies must participate in the competition. As well as handicapping products from Thailand. If the offer price is not more than 3% above the lowest price from a foreign bidder, buy or rent from this bidder who is a Thai company.
In addition, it will join the Ministry of Industry. Organization of a large Made in Thailand product fair this month from August to September This shows the potential of Thai products for Thai people to see and buy more Thai products. As well as expanding cooperation to raise the standard of Thai products, production optimization and management, as well as expanding overseas markets, resulting in economic cash flow It creates jobs, generates income and contributes to economic growth in the long term.
The Made in Thailand project will help generate more income for Thai entrepreneurs. What if the percentage is increased by 60% as statedHelp generate more than 1 trillion baht in income for Thai entrepreneurs. This will also help increase cash flow within the economy by at least 1 trillion baht, which will help stimulate the economy to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. And also strengthen the business of the Thais
Pimjai Leeissaranukul President, Industry Standards Division, FTI Said FTI is now preparing to register Made in Thailand (MiT) products by accepting registration since January last year. The certification system has been consulted by consultants at the Big 4 level on the confidentiality of information and FTI has policy on this aspect. Both systems and ethics staff have organized training seminars to train entrepreneurs in the registration process. To keep up to date with the benefits of the MiT program, it has also developed a registration platform to make things easier for operators. Certification of products made in Thailand or made in Thailand uses a guideline of valuation according to the principles of ASEAN content by adjusting the goal of supporting products made in Thailand which must be at least 40% of the value of domestic raw materials
Applicant’s qualification for Made in Thailand product registration is a Thai or foreign operator. That has a manufacturing facility in Thailand Do you have a business license Is registered Do you have a valid tax number in Thailand. And meet the specified criteria. When a product is certified, it receives a certified document issued by FTI for the lead operator. Used to indicate product qualifications. Made in Thailand with relevant departments And in the future there will be a systematic link with the department of the Comptroller General.
FTI can, howeverBy 2021 there will be evil Thai entrepreneurs applying for certification of at least one hundred thousand MiT products. About 20% of the government procurement budget was 1.77 trillion baht, or more than 3.5 billion baht. What if there are entrepreneurs who can be employed up to the full 60% stipulated by the state? There will be more than 1 trillion baht for Thai entrepreneurs and will continue to grow in proportion to the increasing national budget.
After working with the government to buy Thai products, there are enough entrepreneurs to register MiT products. In the future, TAT will encourage the large private sector to use more Thai products. Therein the proportion of domestic product purchases by large operators is discussed in detail, and various specifications are then expanded to include retailers of various sizes to use more Thai products, which will be discussed with the Thai Retail Association in the future because the association is a center for retailers nationwide that is will continue to work together And in the future when Thai entrepreneurs have higher competitiveness Will further penetrate the international market
“FTI has worked with the Department of Industry to raise standards for all types of products. Establishing a national standard structure Developing and raising the level of Thai SMEs Have a higher competitive potential Prepare to continue to compete in the world market “
For Made in Thailand products that have the opportunity to get into public procurement, e.g. B. Office supplies, educational equipment, monitors, furniture, uniforms, and electronic equipment. Air conditioning, electrical and power equipment, building materials such as steel, cement, as well as promoting information to the wholesale group of wholesalers involved in filing a job offer with the government to understand the new ministerial government sector too
