Thai government agencies

The Thai ministries, departments and state enterprises that own the online services in this directory — with their parent ministry, remit and official website.


MEA 1 services

Metropolitan Electricity Authority

Ministry of Interior

The state enterprise distributing electricity across Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan, serving more than four million customers.

PEA 1 services

Provincial Electricity Authority

Ministry of Interior

Distributes electricity in the 74 provinces outside the Metropolitan Electricity Authority’s service area.

MWA 1 services

Metropolitan Waterworks Authority

Ministry of Interior

Produces and supplies tap water in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan.

DBD 1 services

Department of Business Development

Ministry of Commerce

Thailand’s central company registrar, responsible for business registration and annual financial-statement filings.

CGD 2 services

Comptroller General’s Department

Ministry of Finance

Controls government disbursement, civil-servant welfare and the national e-Government Procurement (e-GP) system.

Excise 1 services

Excise Department

Ministry of Finance

Collects excise tax on specific goods and services such as fuel, vehicles, beverages and alcohol.

RD 1 services

The Revenue Department

Ministry of Finance

Collects personal income tax, corporate income tax and value-added tax.

DOEB 1 services

Department of Energy Business

Ministry of Energy

Regulates fuel quality, service stations, oil depots and gas safety nationwide.

HII 1 services

Hydro–Informatics Institute

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

Thailand’s national water-data centre, publishing rainfall, river and flood-warning data through ThaiWater.

TMD 1 services

Thai Meteorological Department

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society

Thailand’s national weather forecasting and natural-hazard warning agency.

SOC 1 services

The Secretariat of the Cabinet

Office of the Prime Minister

Supports the Cabinet and publishes the Royal Thai Government Gazette, the official channel for enacting law.

SEC 1 services

Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand

Regulates Thailand’s capital market, securities businesses and listed-company disclosure.

DOPA 1 services

Department of Provincial Administration

Ministry of Interior

Runs civil registration, the national ID card and family registration.

DLT 1 services

Department of Land Transport

Ministry of Transport

Issues driving licences, registers vehicles and collects annual vehicle tax.

SSO 1 services

Social Security Office

Ministry of Labour

Administers the Social Security Fund and the seven benefit categories for insured persons.

DOL 1 services

Department of Lands

Ministry of Interior

Issues land title deeds, registers property rights and provides online land-parcel search.

DIP 1 services

Department of Intellectual Property

Ministry of Commerce

Registers trademarks, patents and copyright in Thailand.

NHSO 1 services

National Health Security Office

Administers Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme — the “Gold Card” — for more than 47 million people.

OCSC 1 services

Office of the Civil Service Commission

Office of the Prime Minister

Sets civil-service standards, runs the national aptitude examination and administers government scholarships.

NBTC 1 services

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission

Regulates spectrum, telecommunications, and consumer protection for mobile and internet services.

MOPH 1 services

Ministry of Public Health

Oversees Thailand’s public health system, state hospitals, disease control and clinical service standards.