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Services

Services for entering and growing in Thailand

Pick one service or combine several. Every engagement is scoped to your product, budget and timeline.

01

Market Research Reports

Understand who buys, what they pay and who you will compete with.

Best for

Companies deciding whether, where and how to enter Thailand, or launching a new category.

Typical timeline (indicative)

Typically 2–4 weeks for a desk-based report

How we measure success

A decision you can act on, backed by sources you can verify.

Questions we answer

  • How large is real, reachable demand for my product in Thailand?
  • Who buys it, where, and at what price points?
  • Which local and Chinese competitors are on shelf and online?
  • Which channels and platforms fit my category?

What you receive

  • Market overview and category trends
  • Consumer profiles and buying behavior
  • Competitor and pricing benchmark
  • Channel and distribution map
  • Summary of opportunities and risks
  • Executive summary with clear recommendations
  • Source list and data appendix

How we work

  1. Scope: goals, product, constraints and decisions the report must support
  2. Collect: official statistics, Thai-language search demand, marketplace and social signals
  3. Analyze: segment demand, benchmark competitors and prices, map channels
  4. Report: findings and recommendations, presented in a walkthrough call
  5. Follow up: answer questions and refine
02

Feasibility Studies

Validate the business case before committing budget.

Best for

Teams that need a go or no-go decision before committing inventory, headcount or marketing spend.

Typical timeline (indicative)

Typically 3–5 weeks

How we measure success

A recommendation with explicit thresholds, such as proceed if margin and conversion reach agreed levels.

Questions we answer

  • Do the unit economics work at Thai prices and costs?
  • What revenue range is realistic in the first year?
  • What could make the plan fail, and how likely is it?
  • What is the smallest launch that tests the idea properly?

What you receive

  • Demand validation
  • Pricing and unit economics
  • Regulatory and licensing overview
  • Risk assessment
  • Clear go / no-go recommendation
  • Conservative, base and ambitious scenarios
  • Landed-cost model in a spreadsheet you keep

How we work

  1. Define success: the thresholds that decide go or no-go
  2. Validate demand using search, marketplace and competitor data
  3. Model landed cost, margin and scenarios
  4. Assess operational and market risks
  5. Recommend: go, adjust or stop, with conditions
03

Market Entry Strategy

A practical plan for how, where and when to launch.

Best for

Brands that have decided to enter Thailand and need positioning, channels, sequencing and a budget.

Typical timeline (indicative)

Typically 3–6 weeks

How we measure success

A plan with owners, budgets and milestones your team can execute.

Questions we answer

  • Which entry model fits: marketplace-first, own site, distributor or partner?
  • How should we position against local and Chinese competitors?
  • Which channels first, and what follows?
  • What will the first 12 months cost and deliver?

What you receive

  • Entry model options
  • Brand positioning for Thai buyers
  • Channel and partner shortlist
  • 12-month roadmap with milestones
  • Detailed 90-day launch plan
  • Budget allocation by channel
  • KPI framework and reporting cadence

How we work

  1. Synthesize research and feasibility findings
  2. Choose the entry model and positioning
  3. Shortlist channels and partners
  4. Build the roadmap, budget and KPIs
  5. Hand over in a working session, with optional execution support
04

SEO & Search Visibility

Get found by Thai customers where they actually search, including in AI answers.

Best for

Brands with a website or online store that want Thai organic demand and visibility in Google and AI assistants.

Typical timeline (indicative)

Audit in 2–3 weeks; results usually build over 3–6 months

How we measure success

Impressions, clicks and rankings for target Thai queries, then organic enquiries or orders, plus AI citation checks.

Questions we answer

  • What do Thai shoppers type: Thai, English or transliterated terms?
  • Which queries have demand and are winnable?
  • Why do competitors rank above us?
  • Is our brand cited when people ask AI assistants about our category?

What you receive

  • Thai keyword research
  • Technical and on-page SEO audit
  • Content plan in Thai
  • Local SEO and Google Business Profile
  • Monthly reporting
  • Structured data and entity setup
  • AI search (GEO) visibility audit

How we work

  1. Audit: technical health, content and current visibility
  2. Map keywords to intent in Thai, English and transliteration
  3. Fix technical and on-page issues
  4. Publish Thai content and earn credible mentions
  5. Report monthly and iterate
05

Brand & Messaging Localization

Make your brand feel native, not imported.

Best for

Brands whose name, copy or visuals were built for China or global audiences and now need to feel Thai.

Typical timeline (indicative)

Typically 2–6 weeks, depending on asset volume

How we measure success

Thai-native copy that passes native review and stays consistent across every touchpoint.

Questions we answer

  • Does our brand name work in Thai: pronunciation, meaning, spelling?
  • Is our tone right for Thai buyers?
  • Which claims, images or formats do not land?
  • How should the site, app and packaging be adapted?

What you receive

  • Website and app localization
  • Brand name, tagline and tone adaptation
  • Product and packaging copy
  • Cultural review
  • Thai messaging guide: tone, key phrases, do and don't

How we work

  1. Audit brand and assets
  2. Test name and tagline with native reviewers
  3. Build the Thai messaging framework
  4. Adapt website, app and packaging copy
  5. Cultural review and QA before launch
06

E-commerce & Marketplace Management

Sell where Thai shoppers buy, from Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop to your own store.

Best for

Brands selling physical products to Thai consumers that need store setup, optimization and ongoing management.

Typical timeline (indicative)

Store live typically in 3–6 weeks, subject to platform approvals

How we measure success

Listing visibility, conversion rate, ad return, ratings and repeat orders.

Questions we answer

  • Which platform should we start on?
  • What is our landed cost versus the shelf price?
  • How do we win marketplace search and campaign calendars?
  • How do we handle fulfillment, returns and customer chat?

What you receive

  • Store setup on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop
  • Product listings and optimization
  • Pricing and promotion strategy
  • Order and inventory management
  • Marketplace ads
  • Sales and performance reporting

How we work

  1. Choose platforms by category fit
  2. Set up stores and build Thai listings
  3. Plan pricing and the campaign calendar
  4. Run ads and optimize
  5. Report weekly and review monthly
07

Social Media & KOL Management

Build an audience and trust on the platforms Thai consumers use.

Best for

Brands that need awareness, trust and a customer relationship channel in Thailand.

Typical timeline (indicative)

Set-up in 2–3 weeks, then ongoing monthly

How we measure success

Engagement quality, qualified enquiries, cost per order and creator performance against benchmarks.

Questions we answer

  • Which platforms and formats fit our product and buyer?
  • Which creators truly reach our buyers, beyond follower counts?
  • How do we use LINE Official Account for service and repeat sales?
  • How do we measure what works?

What you receive

  • Facebook, Instagram, LINE and TikTok
  • Content calendar and creative
  • Community management
  • LINE Official Account setup and chat flows
  • KOL sourcing, vetting and briefing
  • KOL negotiation and campaign management
  • Performance reporting

How we work

  1. Define audience and platform plan
  2. Build the content system and Thai tone of voice
  3. Shortlist and vet creators
  4. Run content and KOL campaigns
  5. Report and optimize monthly
08

PR & Media

Earn coverage and credibility in Thai press, online and off.

Best for

Brands that need launch visibility, credibility and third-party validation.

Typical timeline (indicative)

Launch PR typically takes 4–6 weeks to prepare

How we measure success

Coverage quality, referral traffic and branded search growth.

Questions we answer

  • What is newsworthy about our launch for Thai media?
  • Which outlets and journalists matter for our category?
  • How do we prepare spokespeople?
  • How does coverage support search and AI visibility?

What you receive

  • Press release writing and distribution
  • Media outreach and journalist relationships
  • Interview and spokesperson prep
  • Coverage monitoring
  • Monthly results report

How we work

  1. Shape the news angle and key messages
  2. Build a targeted media list
  3. Write and approve releases in Thai, Chinese and English
  4. Outreach and follow-up
  5. Monitor coverage and report
09

Business Interpretation

Thai, Chinese and English interpreters for meetings, negotiations, seminars and conferences in Thailand and China.

Best for

Executives, delegations and project teams who need accurate, confidential interpreting at negotiations, factory and site visits, seminars and conferences.

Typical timeline (indicative)

Quotes usually within 1–2 business days; book 1–2 weeks ahead for conferences

How we measure success

Accuracy, terminology consistency, confidentiality and feedback from participants.

Questions we answer

  • Which mode fits this meeting: consecutive, simultaneous, whispered or remote?
  • How many interpreters and what equipment do we need for the session length?
  • How do we brief interpreters so that technical terms and numbers are right?
  • How do we protect confidentiality and keep tone and register faithful in a negotiation?

What you receive

  • Thai–Chinese–English interpreters for Thailand and China
  • Consecutive interpreting for negotiations, site visits and interviews
  • Simultaneous interpreting teams for seminars and conferences, with equipment coordination
  • Whispered interpreting for small groups and tours
  • Remote interpreting for online meetings
  • Pre-event briefing and a terminology glossary
  • Confidentiality agreement and post-event follow-up notes on request

How we work

  1. Brief: agenda, participants, materials, terminology and venue
  2. Match: interpreters by subject expertise and language pair
  3. Prepare: glossary, rehearsal and equipment checks
  4. Interpret: on site, remote or hybrid, with a team for long sessions
  5. Debrief: capture issues and update the glossary for the next event
10

Thai-Speaking Professionals On Demand

Verified Thai–Chinese professionals for interpreting, translation, operations and customer service, without recruiting, training or visa waits.

Best for

Chinese companies that need Thai-speaking capability for a project, a peak season or an ongoing role, and do not want to spend weeks recruiting, training and arranging work permits.

Typical timeline (indicative)

Shortlists in days, not weeks; start dates depend on scope

How we measure success

Turnaround time, output quality, client feedback and cost compared with a full-time hire.

Questions we answer

  • Do we really need a full-time hire, or a professional for the hours and projects we have?
  • How do we know the person's Thai and Chinese are good enough for our industry?
  • Who covers sick days, holidays and replacements?
  • What does a Thai-speaking role really cost us once social insurance, recruitment and training are included?

What you receive

  • Verified Thai–Chinese professionals matched to your job description
  • Dedicated (full-time equivalent) or flexible (by project or hours) arrangements
  • Remote from Thailand, or on site in Thailand at your partner, warehouse or event
  • Credential, language and subject checks before assignment
  • A named account lead, quality reviews and replacement if the fit is wrong
  • One monthly invoice: no social insurance, housing fund, recruitment fee or 13th-month salary on your side
  • Support for permanent hires when you are ready

How we work

  1. Brief: tasks, language level, hours, location and start date
  2. Match: we shortlist verified professionals who fit your requirements
  3. Start: a short trial task, then work begins under our quality checks
  4. Review: monthly report on output, quality and hours
  5. Scale: add, reduce or change capacity as your workload moves

Ways to work with us

Flexible engagement options

Every engagement starts with a written scope and an agreed reporting schedule, in the language your team prefers.

One-off project

A defined deliverable such as a market research report, feasibility study or market entry plan.

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Monthly retainer

Ongoing search visibility optimization, social media, platforms, or KOL management with monthly reporting.

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Market entry program

A combined package: research, strategy, localization and launch support.

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Questions about our services

Where should we start if we are new to Thailand?

Most clients start with market research or a feasibility study, because it shows whether and how to proceed before larger budgets are committed.

Can you work only on SEO, or only on e-commerce?

Yes. Each service can be bought on its own, and they are designed to work together when combined.

Do you guarantee rankings or sales?

No. Search engines, platforms and markets change, and nobody can honestly guarantee a ranking. We commit to clear scope, sound method and transparent reporting.

Which Thai approvals will my product need?

It depends on the category: the Thai FDA covers food, cosmetics and medical products, TISI covers products under mandatory standards, and the DBD and BOI decide what a foreign-owned company may do. Our reference to Thai agencies and key terms maps the common cases, and a feasibility study confirms them for your product.

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