Thai SME Confidence Index Slows in April Amid Middle East Tensions, Boosting Costs; Two Support Programs Launched
Thailand's Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) announced that the SME Confidence Index for April 2026 slowed due to rising costs from Middle East tensions. In response, the agency will strengthen two projects, 'Empowering SME' and 'SME National Awards,' to support SME growth.
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