Melchers Thailand
Thailand is a dynamic Southeast Asian economy. It combines strategic geography, advanced transport networks, and government incentives that favour foreign direct investment in priority sectors. In addition, European companies benefit from easy ASEAN market access, competitive manufacturing clusters, and growing demand for technology and healthcare solutions.
Entry options include representative offices, joint ventures, and BOI‑promoted projects. However, foreign ownership restrictions and licensing under the Foreign Business Act require careful structuring. Therefore, local counsel is essential to secure compliant and scalable operations.
- Opportunities: Strategically located, upper‑middle‑income market, strong infrastructure, targeted incentives for foreign investors.
- Challenges: Foreign ownership limits, bureaucratic permitting, variable enforcement across provinces, local partnerships and compliance requirements.
Why Choose Melchers Thailand
Melchers Thailand has operated since 1983. We combine deep local experience with European trading heritage, offering turnkey market‑entry support and sector expertise. In addition, our established regional network accelerates expansion while reducing regulatory and operational friction.
We maintain an on‑the‑ground team and local infrastructure. In addition, we manage logistics, customs clearance, and vendor relationships, reducing time‑to‑market for new entrants.
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Our industry coverage
Melchers Thailand supports a wide range of industries at branch level: Aerospace/aviation, automotive, food and beverages, footwear, glass, laboratory equipment and scientific instruments, machine building, mining, oil and gas, packaging, pharmaceutical, plastic, plastic recycling, powerplant, printing, as well as wood.
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What we offer as a partner
We provide end‑to‑end Asia market‑entry services that de‑risk and accelerate European SME internationalisation. Acting as a European‑Asian bridge, we connect suppliers with Thai and ASEAN buyers. As a result, we shorten lead times and drive faster market traction.
- Sector expertise
We offer proven competence in industrial machinery, lubricants, and durable goods. Thus, clients gain immediate technical credibility and reliable after‑sales support. - Local operations
Our local logistics, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution reduce time‑to‑market. With that, vendor management becomes a much simpler task. - European governance, local execution
We combine EU compliance standards with Thai operational agility. Therefore, we can meet both procurement needs and client expectations. - Market access
Our distributor and buyer relationships across Thailand and ASEAN accelerate sales. Thus, this reduces channel setup costs. - Regulatory navigation
We provide practical knowledge of BOI incentives and licensing. We support compliant structures and optimise tax and grant opportunities. - Risk mitigation
Local teams and partner networks deliver due diligence and risk monitoring. As a result, we resolve issues quickly and reduce operational disruption.
Quick guide: How Melchers supports business expansion in Thailand
What core services does Melchers Thailand provide to support Asia market entry?
Melchers Thailand offers product sourcing, distributor management, import handling, bonded warehousing, national distribution, and after‑sales support. Therefore, clients can rely on a single partner to manage the full logistics chain.
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