MEMBERSHIP
Full Member (10,000 THB/year)
- Target : Companies directly involved in cacao production, processing, or trade within Thailand (e.g. processors, fermenter, makers, traders, exporters).
- Benefits :
- Full voting rights on association matters.
- Access to all association resources, events, and networking opportunities.
- Eligibility for leadership positions or board positions within the association.
- Discounts on workshops, training, and conferences.
- Listing on the association website directory.
- Opportunity to showcase products at association events.
- Opportunity to secure special pricing or first pick for tradeshows and events
New Founded Company (Small Size) (5,000 THB/year for the first 3 years)
- Target : Newly established businesses within the Thai cacao industry with limited resources.
- Benefits :
- Same benefits as Full Members, but at a reduced rate for the first three years.
- Additional mentorship and support opportunities from established members.
Small Scale Farmer (500 THB/year)
- Target : Small scale individual Cacao grower / farmer with less than 1,000 trees or dry bean sales of less than 5 metric tons / year (which ever number is higher). This tier is only applicable to growers / farmers without further processing or chocolate production for sale on their farm (Business model: selling wet or dry beans)
- Benefits :
- Full voting rights on association matters.
- Access to allassociation resources, events, and networking opportunities.
- Discounts on workshops, training, and conferences.
- Not eligible for board positions or committee chairs, but may voluntarily work in any committee or work group.
- Opportunity to sell beans in bundled packages for export and access to bean markets
- Additional mentorship and support opportunities from established members.
Associate Member (5,000 THB/year)
- Target : Organizations or businesses not directly involved in the cacao value chain but with an interest in supporting the industry (e.g., equipment suppliers, retailers, research institutions, cacao associations of other countries, universities).
- Benefits :
- Permitted to speak to all topics discussed, without a vote
- Not eligible for board positions or committee chairs, but may voluntarily work in any committee or work group.
- Access to select association resources and events.
- Networking opportunities with industry stakeholders.
- Listing on the association website directory as associated business.
Corporate Sponsor Member (150,000 THB/year)
- Target : Large commercial players in the cacao or related industries seeking to influence and shape the craft chocolate scene in Thailand.
- Benefits :
- Premium access to all association resources and events.
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunities for association initiatives.
- Prominent branding on the association website and at events.
- Opportunity to collaborate on research, development, and advocacy projects.
- Input on association policy and direction.
Friend Member (500 THB/year)
- Target : General supporters of Thai cacao and chocolate, business or personal.
- Benefits :
- Access to association newsletters and updates.
- Invitations to select association events.
- Free chocolate gift pack when signing up.
- Opportunity to participate in consumer-focused initiatives (e.g., tastings, workshops).