Bangkok Post – Ministry pushes efforts for Thai small enterprises

The Commerce Ministry wants to expedite nine initiatives aimed at strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), starting with two focused on job creation via franchising and stimulating domestic purchasing power.

According to Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisunpang, who recently chaired a working panel meeting on promoting and upgrading Thai SMEs, other initiatives include the integration of units that offer knowledge to SMEs; adding value and enhancing recognition of geographical indication products; managing agricultural products to maintain…