Formed in 1991, because Dutch investment had outgrown informality.
Where the chamber came from
The Netherlands Thai Chamber of Commerce was established in 1991 by a group of Dutch businesses already operating in Thailand. At the time Dutch investments in Thailand were increasing rapidly, and it was felt that a more formal representation of the Dutch private sector was necessary.
Since its establishment the NTCC is officially recognized by the Ministry of Commerce under the Chambers of Commerce Act (1966) and serves as the only official body representing the Dutch private sector in Thailand.
Over the years Dutch investments in Thailand have steadily developed, making the Netherlands the longstanding leading EU investor and reaching as high as the 6th largest foreign investor in 2025. This strong economic presence has fuelled the chamber’s development into one of the largest and most active Dutch chambers in ASEAN.
Self funded, and members only
Being the connection between Thailand and the Netherlands, fostering collaboration by providing essential services and insights in trade, commerce, industry, finance, and investment.
The NTCC is a membership organization. It is fully self funded with no financial support from governments or any Dutch or Thai external sources. At the moment almost all Dutch companies operating in Thailand are members.
The chamber says its members range from startups and SMEs, roughly 70% of the network, to global market leaders, and that it represents more than 300 members across 20 or more industries and a private sector network of over 2,000 professionals.
Board of Directors, Thailand
The board is elected by the members at the Annual General Meeting each April.
Board of Directors, the Netherlands
A second board, at the other end of the corridor.
The executive team
The team in Bangkok.
Four tables the chamber sits at
Recognition and partnerships.
An umbrella organisation for 34 foreign business chambers in Thailand, representing over 9,000 companies. It promotes trade, foreign investment and skills development with the Thai government.
A European trade organisation based in Bangkok, which the chamber is a founding partner and associate of. It works to enhance trade and investment for European companies in Thailand.
Six Dutch chambers of commerce across Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, with common exposure and streamlined memberships.
The Dutch business hub network, an initiative of the employers’ organisations VNO-NCW and MKB Nederland. The chamber is both a network partner and the recommended service provider in Thailand.
Through its connection with the Thailand Board of Investment the chamber supports foreign entrepreneurs setting up in Thailand, including the Smart Visa programmes. In the other direction it works with the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency on market research, incorporation, fact-finding trips, logistics and landing facilities for Thai companies investing in the Netherlands.
Stories from the chamber
The chamber’s latest stories, newest first.
Commerce Magazine, video and photos
The chamber also publishes Commerce Magazine, a video archive on YouTube and a photo archive on Flickr.
Every member votes on the board at the AGM in April.
The chamber is a membership organisation and is fully self funded, with no financial support from governments or any Dutch or Thai external sources.