Thai SELECT certification: the Canadian angle
Thai SELECT is a certification from Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce for authentic Thai restaurants. In Canada you apply through the Thailand Trade Office in Toronto or Vancouver. Restaurants must have been open at least 6 months, at least 60% of the menu must be authentic Thai, and certificates last 3 years (Thai SELECT Canada).
If you hold it, show it on your own ordering page, which the delivery apps don’t let you brand. Make spice level and protein required choices on curries and noodles.
Set up your thai menu
- Spice level and protein choice as modifiers.
- Allergen notes for peanuts, shellfish and fish sauce.
- Lunch combos during set hours.
- Family-style sets.
Your own channel next to the apps
Keep the delivery apps for reach, and give your regulars a direct way to order. Check what the apps cost you with the commission calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Can I flag peanut allergens?
Yes. Add allergen notes to item descriptions and make them visible at checkout.
How do I become a Thai SELECT restaurant in Canada?
Apply at the Thailand Trade Office in Toronto or Vancouver. You need at least 6 months of operation and at least 60% authentic Thai dishes, and certificates last 3 years (Thai SELECT Canada).