The Department is entrusted with the following duties and responsibilities to :

• Strengthen traditional export markets and expand new markets.
• Promote and enhance Trade in Service Sector.
• Cultivate new exporters in regional areas .
• Promote and develop International Trade Mart.
• Internationalization of Thai companies by encouraging outward business investment and brands creation.
• Product development and enhance value creation .
• Maximize the utilization of trade negotiations and free trade agreements (FTAs).

The functions of the Department are to:

• Formulate policy recommendations and export promotion action plan.
• Assist exporters in entering international markets by means of pursuing market strategy, expanding distribution channels, providing market platforms and organizing sales promotion activities.
• Develop export competitiveness through capacity building programs for manufacturers and exporters including SMEs and OTOP businesses, in particular the development of design capabilities and brands creation.
• Strengthen the country’s brand, Thai-owned-product brands, and enhance export image of Thai goods and services by means of public relations and media as well as participating actively in the international cooperation frameworks.
• Develop trade information data base system and provide effective trade information service to exporters, importers, and general public.
• Improve efficiency and reduce trade logistics costs to increase competitiveness.
• Building international trade networks and increase channels of product distribution through DEP’s representative offices setting up worldwide.