Key Takeaways
- The Department of Industrial Works maintains an official searchable database of all registered factories in Thailand, organized by name, province, and product type.
- Use specific search terms rather than broad ones: searching ‘plastic bottle’ returns a manageable shortlist, while ‘plastic’ alone produces an overwhelming list.
- Some factories will not accept custom orders that require retooling or changing production lines, so confirm production flexibility before starting negotiations.
- The database is available in Thai only, so bringing a local contact or translator to help with the search will save time.
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Are you looking for a manufacturer in Thailand? Or factories to manufacture some products for your business?
In this article, we will show you how to locate factories in Thailand.
Factories in Thailand that meet the legal requirements for factory registration or licensing are registered with the Department of Industrial Works. And you can search for their information through the official Department of Industrial Works factory search system website.
You can search by name, province, and product type.
For example, if you want to find a plastic bottle factory in Thailand, you can just simply search “plastic bottle” (ขวดพลาสติก). Then, you will be able to find a list of plastic bottle factories in Thailand, with their contact information and their factory size.
A key here is that you should be as specific with your search keywords as possible. For example, if you search for “plastic” alone, you will get a long list of factories in Thailand.
For “plastic bottle” (ขวดพลาสติก), the list should be much shorter.
Customized Order
You should note that some factories in Thailand may not accept customized orders, especially if it requires changing molds, machinery, or production lines. For example, if they are manufacturing 120-ml plastic bottles and you ask them to manufacture 200-ml plastic bottles, they may not do it.
Downsides
The downside is that the website is only available in Thai. You might need to hire a Thai person to help you. You can read this exclusive article on how to find a freelancer in Thailand.
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