The European Union is the world's largest trading partner with a 19% share in world trade in goods, a 24% share in world trade in services and a 47% share in foreign direct investments. It is a key export destination for Thailand accounting for a steady share of 15% of the country's total trade.
In response to fast-changing trade environments and an increasing demand for quick, reliable, and accurate information, the Business Information Centre (BIC) has been set up within the Delegation of the European Union to Thailand to provide information services to both local and European business communities in Thailand.
The BIC is the main entry point of all essential trade-related enquiries on the EU Single Market. It acts as an information point to businesses that need to follow developments in the EU market in order to maintain their export competitiveness.
Services
1. Providing EU market access information
Customs and tariffs.
Environmental requirements.
Food safety legislation.
Standards and technical certification.
Intellectual property.
Statistical Data.
2. Building capacity of Thai businesses
Organising seminars, workshops, and other public events focusing on issues related to doing business with the EU.
3. Promoting EU-Thailand cooperation programmes
Providing first-hand information on the EU-Thailand cooperation programmes.
4. Raising the profile of the EU
Increasing the visibility of the European Union in Thailand.
Encouraging cooperation among the EU business community.
Modes of Services
BIC website
www.bicthailand.eu guides you to useful information for companies in Thailand doing business with the EU. Here you will find information on numerous issues as well as links to relevant databases and websites. Enquiries may also be sent on-line to the BIC information officers.
Business library
The Business Information Centre at the Delegation, houses a wide variety of documents, brochures, publications, and other business information related to the EU Single Market. Here you can find the complete collection of the Official Journals of the European Communities containing all EU legislation as well as a large collection of EU-related information materials.
Opening hours: Mon-Thu: 9h30-12h00 and 14h00-16h00
Fri: 9h30-12h00
Location: 18 th Floor, Kian Gwan House 2 Building, Wittayu Road, Bangkok. 10330.
Contact: delegation-thailand-bic@ec.europa.eu
