Do I need to apply for factory licenses in Thailand? 

The degree of government control required varies depending on your type of business. To ensure environmental safety, cautious regulations are utilized for factories likely to output pollution. To find out if your factory type requires licensing or notification read the Factory of Act B.E. 2535, 

The Department of Industrial Works provides a full list of factory types and classifications on their website. 

How do I register my factory or machinery business in Thailand? 

Find the procedures for registering your factory or machinery business at the Department of Industrial Work’s website.

How do I know if my business is subject to environmental regulation in Thailand? 

Business activities must comply with environmental management criteria and conditions. Particularly, companies in the following industries: oil refinery, natural gas separation, power generation, chemicals and petrochemicals, minerals and base metals, etc. For more information on environmental regulations, please refer to our Pollution Control Department. 

For more information on the application for Approval of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report, please go to the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand.