Department of Foreign Trade Seminar on Dual-Use Items e-Licensing – Feb 16

Speakers: Piraya Wannakij, Menisa Tangkietyungyuen, and Srangsook Thanruangsri of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Ministry of Commerce

Organized by: Customs & Excise Council

The AMCHAM Customs & Excise Council, in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Ministry of Commerce, hosted a seminar on Thailand’s Dual-Use Items (DUI) classification and e-Licensing framework. The session provided members with practical insights into Thailand’s evolving export control regime under the Thailand Control on Weapons of Mass Destruction Related Items Act (TCWMD), as well as upcoming regulatory developments.

Speakers explained Thailand’s 10-category DUI structure and the government’s plan for the gradual implementation of licensing requirements. A concrete example involving unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) was used to illustrate the factors affecting DUI classification and corresponding compliance obligations. The seminar also included a demonstration of the electronic licensing portal, outlining application timelines, and addressing key technical aspects of the licensing process.

The seminar concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, reinforcing Thailand’s commitment to transparent regulation and secure participation in global supply chains, while continuing to facilitate cross-border trade.