[5] It was established with 2.5 billion baht in initial capital by the "Export–Import Bank of Thailand Act B.E.

EXIM Thailand can offer short-term as well as long-term credits, either in domestic or overseas markets, in baht or any foreign currency.

EXIM has the freedom to engage in any financial activities typical of commercial bank practices, except it cannot accept deposits from the general public.

Provide financial support to Thai businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), involved in international trade, with particular focus on the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), to improve their access to financial resources.

[8] The cover of the EXIM annual report for 2014 states that, "EXIM Thailand provides financial support and risk protection for Thai exporters, importers and investors under the auspices of the government's strategic policies.