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About TAFA
TAFA established: since 1986
Address: Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association (TAFA)
874 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand, 10330
Tel: +66 2254 5780-2 Fax: +66 2254 5784
URL: http://www.tafathai.org E-mail: [email protected]
TAFA Profile
Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association (TAFA) was founded in 1986 as a representative of
freight forwarders in the industry and has played an important role in the economic
development of Thailand for many years, especially with the export industry which has the
active support of Government. Apart from airlines, one of the main companies in the
forwarding business is the Airfreight Forwarder.
The business operations can be divided into many different ways, for example, by plane, by
truck and many other supporting services. Lack of discipline in operating those processes causes a
lower-than-standard business competition. Cooperation and unity among those fellow forwarders is
essential to maintain the honored status of the Association.
The Association forms a neutral center which enforces rules and regulations and lifts the
standard of services. Additionally, the Association also acts as a representative for all the forwarders.
It negotiates with other Government and Non-Government Organizations, endeavouring to create
the best outcome for all concerned.
TAFA Objectives
1. To promote the Airfreight Forwarding business, support and assist in the problems of its
members. This required negotiating with other organizations, in an effort to create mutual
benefits for everyone involved. Significant movements in the world of Airfreight Forwarding
business both locally and internationally were followed for the benefit of members.
2. To maintain cooperation and information exchange among members and also to acquire
statistical information or documents about the Airfreight Forwarding industry, with
approval from the involved members.
3. To raise the standard of Thailand's Airfreight Forwarding Industry and gain international
acceptance.
4. To cooperate with the Government in maintaining the high standard of Airfreight
Forwarding industry and enforce rules and regulations, ensuring that the operation
functions properly.
5. To compromise business conflicts between members or between members and other
organizations.
6. To take any legal action necessary, to achieve the Association's objectives.
7. To establish a non-political movement.
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TAFA Members 2009
Current TAFA Membership Registration Total 139 Companies
Ordinary Member 99 Companies
IATA Member : 63
Non IATA Member : 36
Associate Member 40 Companies
IATA Member : 6
Non IATA Member : 34
TAFA Committee 2008-2009
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Vice Chairman Mr. Phongsagorn Wattanarungsrikajorn Scanwell Logistics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. Vice Chairman Ms. Urai Choothakarn Union Freight Forwarder Co.,Ltd.
Vice Chairman Mr. Chaiya Thepsonthorn Pioneer Air Cargo Co.,Ltd.
Vice Chairman Ms. Wilai Chalanuchpong TKK Logistics Co.,Ltd.
Vice Chairman Mr. Nuthaweat Santisarun Atlas Transport Co.,Ltd.
Hon.Secretary Mr. Voratat Tantimongkolsuk CTI Logistics Co.,Ltd. Hon.Secretary Asst. Mr. Keswin Na Ranong Hankyu Int'l Transprt (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
Hon. Treasurer Ms. Petcharat Kraikeratekong Hitachi Transport System (Thailand) Ltd.
Registrar Mr. Somsak Thong-Ngok Pro Freight Forwarders Co.,Ltd.
Registrar Asst. Mr. Charvanin Bunditkitsada JVK International Movers Ltd.
Registrar Asst. Mr. Pipat Aphicholthikhul Geodis Wilson Thai Ltd.
Directors Mr. Prabprung Paiboon --
Directors Mr. Passakorn Putkhao Handle Inter Freight Logistics Co.,Ltd. Directors Mr. Teeradej Santudkarn Hanshin Freight Int'l (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. Asso. Manager Ms. Ucharawadee Changping TAFA
Honorary Advisor Mr. Keree Chaichanavong Trans Air Cargo Co.,Ltd.
Honorary Advisor Mr. Monchai Jirakiertivadhana Mass Transport Express Co.,Ltd. Honorary Advisor Mr. Tienchai Mahasiri Airgo Travel and Cargo Co.,Ltd.
Committee Representatives
TAFA also liaises closely with the Thailand Government and Non-Government Agencies in the
aspect of Air Cargo Business and participate in industry-related committees such as;
- Working group of Asian Transportation and Logistics, Ministry of Transport
- Subcommittee of the Logistic Trade Facilitation, Ministry of Commerce
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- Committee of Thai Customs and Private Sectors, Thai Customs Department, Ministry of
Finance
- Committee of Global Logistics & Trade Facilitation Working Group, Thai Chamber of
Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand
- Committee of Logistic Service Providers of Federation of Thailand Industry
Member of National & International organizations TAFA is a member of the International Organizations.
- Federation of Asia Pacific Aircargo Associations (FAPAA)
- International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)
TAFA is a member of the National Organizations
- Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand
- Thai Logistics Service Provider (TLSPs)
Aircargo Business Development in Thailand
Bangkok Airport Aircargo Statistics 2008 - 2009
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Thailand e-Customs
Thai Customs has developed “e-Customs services” for both e-Import and e-Export Entries
which expectedly would be on full function system on April 2008. This is for the sake of being
able to enhance Thai Customs efficiency by using electronic and paperless systems, such as; e-
Declaration, e-Manifest, e-Payment, e-Container, e-Licensing, e-Certificate.
Moreover, the services as so-called “Single window” and “One Stop Services” also being
developed in order to standardize level of Customs Brokers to meet the international standard
in facilitation and security as being defined under World Customs Organization standard.
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Default Insurance Program (DIP VIII)
DIP VIII has been mutually established by Members of Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association
& Members of Air Cargo Business Association on 1st , October 2008, and will expire on the 1st ,
October 2009. There will be two Insurance policies covering both debts and indemnity.
Amount of Agents and Airline
under DIP V – DIP VIII
DIP V - 2006 DIP VI - 2007 DIP VII - 2008 DIP VIII -2009
Amount of Agents
under DIP in each year
71 72 75 78
Amount of Airlines Beneficiaries in
each year
44 42 41 40
The original policy would cover 45 days of aggregated sales amounting to not more than
THB100 million (US$2.9 million) per agent, and total THB240 millions in aggregate. However the
coverage was reduced to THB50 million and THB240 million in aggregate after the September
11 incidents. Since 2005 the limit has been re-adjusted to THB100 million.
The DIP program has been very successful and there are 78 qualified agents and 40 airlines
participating in the DIP Program 2009, ensuring over THB20 billion in sale volumes. Since the
TAFA ordinary members were selected and monitored closely, we are proud to say that there
has not been one single claim from participating airlines under this program.
The Default Insurance Program (DIP) has also proved to be an effective solution for both
airlines and agents alike to ensure financial security for Air Cargo Industry in Thailand. The DIP is
also unique in Southeast Asian region
Customs Free Zone at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport going to be emerges as one of the best aviation hub in the region, not only in
terms of passengers but also in the logistics and air cargo aspect. Now the Thai Customs Department
setup the area of cargo in the term of “Customs Free Zone” by attorney of Customs Free Zone Act 1999
in order to support national economic and globalization business opportunity.
Measures for Aiding Airlines and Business Operators caused by Suvarnabhumi
Airport Closure and World Economic Crisis
To alleviate the hardship, the short termed and long-termed measures therefore have been
established for all airlines and stakeholders operating at all airports under the AOT's supervision
such as
- Waive rental fees, facility usage in terminals fees, landing and parking fees for 10 days
during Airport Closure; 26 November - 5 December 2008.
- Reduce rental fee and/or Terminal and Building Service Charge by 10 percent or all tenants
for the period of 6 months, from January to June 2009.
- Extend the payment due date for rental fee and concession fee.
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Road Transport Trend for Greater Mekong Sub region: R3-R9
The Greater Mekong Sub region (GMS) comprises of six Mekong riparian countries namely
Cambodia, Lao PDR, PR China, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand. The Program has started in
1992, when the political situation eased in the sub region, with the objective of facilitating
economic cooperation and integration among the six countries of the Mekong Sub region.
Since then, GMS has evolved gradually and now covers eight (8) priority sectors. It is now
considered as a broad-based comprehensive scheme and regarded as a successful model of
regional cooperation.
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Publication and Exhibition
TAFA Newsletter
TAFA publishes “TAFA Newsletter” 4 issues per year which update not only in the air cargo
development in Thailand, Logistics development but announce air cargo news to TAFA
members as well. This publication provides to all TAFA members, related-organization
and universities library, etc.
Payload Asia – November 2008
TAFA published the topic of Insurance alternative to bank guarantees: The Thai experience
FAPAA - Payload Asia November 2008 Issue in order to present the success story of Default
Insurance Program (DIP) in Thailand.
Exhibition January 2008 - March 2009
- Joined Thailand International Logistics Fair 2008 by Department of Export Promotion on
11-13 September 2008.
- TAFA was one of the key speaker in the 4th IATA Air Cargo Claims and Loss Prevention” in
the session of Air Cargo Claims in Freight Forwarders Association on 17-19 September 2008
- Join in Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International House ware Fair 2008 by
Department of Export Promotion on 14-19 October 2008
- The World Air Cargo Event 2009 by Air Cargo Media on 18-20 February 2009 and join the
conference as a key speaker in the session of “Regional Development”
- Join in Thailand International Furniture Fair 2009 by Department of Export Promotion on
11-15 March 2009
Training and Seminar
IATA/FIATA Dangerous Goods TAFA is one of the IATA/FIATA Authorized Training Centers. We mainly organize IATA/FIATA
DGR Initial and Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR) Recurrent Course from 2007 onward.
Course Year Amount of participants
IATA/FIATA Dangerous Goods Regulation
Initial Course
2007 25 persons
IATA/FIATA Dangerous Goods Regulation
Initial Course
2008 - 2009 28 persons
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Training Courses 2008 – March 2009 : TAFA & Department of skill Development,
Ministry of Labour TAFA and Department of skill development, Department of skill Development, Ministry of
Labour have signed MOU on the Human Resources Development in Air freight Business since
2006 - 2009 to serve the Industry. This covers both new and old employment which is more
than 100 persons in the year 2008.
Training Courses 2008 – March 2009 : TAFA & ACBA TAFA arranged the main courses in order to serve members in both Basic Cargo Tariff
and Dangerous Goods Regulation.
Training Course 2008 – March 2009
Under TAFA & ACBA
Duration Amount of participants
1. Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR)
/ TAFA-NCA-ACBA
2. Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR)
/ AMSS
3. BASIC CARGO TARIFF /
TAFA & CATHAY PACIFIC & ACBA
2 courses / year
June 2008 : 5 Days
September 2008 : 5 Days
5 courses / year
March 2008 : 5 Days
April 2008 : 5 Days
May 2008 : 5 Days
June 2008 : 5 Days
July 2008 : 5 Day
3 courses / year
June 2008 : 5 Days
August 2008 : 5 Days
November 2008 : 5 Days
60 persons
85 persons
128 persons
Seminar 2008 – March 2009 TAFA was arranged the seminar for our members to enhance their skill in freight forwarders
business such as;
- Seminar Air Cargo Claims and Loss Prevention Seminar for Freight Forwarder on 14 January
2009 by TAFA, Thai Airways and Thai Star Surety
- Seminar of Cooperative Education in Logistics industry on 27 January 2009 by TAFA and
Suranaree University of Technology
Training Course 2008 – March 2009
Under TAFA and Ministry of Labour
Duration Amount of participants
1. Supervisory Skill Technique
2. Service Mind
3. English for Ari Cargo Business
August 2008 : 3 Days
August 2008 : 2 Days
March : 5 Days
39 persons
23 persons
30 persons