For six years, Maria dreamed of bringing the rich flavours of Italian pizza to Thailand. Now, she is on a mission to serve 1,500-2,000 pizzas monthly. As an ambitious woman, she is determined to grow her pizza delivery business across the serene beaches of Thailand.
You won’t believe how much Thai people love pizza customization and toppings! Therefore, a puzzled Maria tries to navigate the requirements for starting her pizza delivery business in Bangkok.
Let’s check the last-minute hidden tips:
Documents needed to open a pizza delivery business in Thailand
The necessary documents for opening a business in Thailand:
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
- Board of Investment approval
- Business License
- Lease agreement
- Building plan
- Non-immigrant B visa form
Additional documents needed to ensure food safety operations in Thailand:
- License for Food Production (Form Orr. 2)
- Certificate of Food Recipe Registration (Form Orr. 18)
- Certificate of Food Label Permit (Form SorBor. 3/1)
- Certificate of Food Detail Declaration (Form SorBor. 7/1)
- Medical Certificate of the Food Handler
- Certificate of Training completion from the Department of Health
However, an application is needed to the Thai Revenue Board concerning:
- Site Location
- Food building plan
- Production layout
- Fuels handled in food business operations
- Water pipe arrangement
- Wastewater disposal
- Food factory engine tools
- Water applied in food production
Top laws governing the pizza delivery business in Thailand
- Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand
“If your food truck causes any form of pollution, the individual is liable for damages”.
- Penal Code of Thailand (Section 237)
“… introducing harmful substances into food intended for public consumption can lead to a 10-year imprisonment”.
- Ministry of Public Health No. 159 B.E. 2537 (1994) Re: Labelling of foods packed together with material intended for qualities control purpose
“shall apply for food serial number to follow the related notification within one year”
Further, to learn more on delivery business options, read Delivery business in Thailand.
Did you know Minor Foods introduced ‘Green Delivery’ service in Bangkok with electric motorcycles under the Pizza Company? This makes the pizza delivery operations free from CO2 emissions with a sustainability commitment.
Guideline on Online Food Delivery in Thailand
The increased use of the internet has led to increased access to Thai food delivery services. Thailand published the ‘Unfair Trade Practices between Online Food and Delivery Service Providers and Restaurant Business Operators’ guideline on November 23, 2020. Similarly, under Section 7 of the Trade Competition Act of 2017, damages made to restaurants are penalized.
“damage to a restaurant business operator is prohibited”
(Clause 4)
Penalty
The ‘online food delivery provider’ must pay more than 1 million baht for violating the act within the first year of operation.
Top questions about pizza delivery business in Thailand
Can a foreigner sell food in Thailand?
Yes. A foreigner can sell food under 100% land ownership in Thailand.
How much does a pizza cost in Thailand?
In Thailand, pizza is highly affordable. Additionally, it costs around 300 baht with fresh ingredients served from restaurants.
How big is the food delivery market in Thailand?
The online food delivery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.07% in 2025-2029.
Which foods require licenses in Thailand?
Under the Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979), a license is required by the food producer governing food quality and advertisement. Moreover, certain foods require this license under the act:
- Specially controlled foods
- Standardized foods
- Other foods
At Konrad Legal, we help you stay ahead with accurate solutions to start a pizza delivery business in Thailand.
Thus, if you want to deliver joy by serving pizzas across the serene beaches of Thailand, contact us.
