DBD honors 125 good governance model businesses

Matichon•Economy•15d ago

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The Department of Business Development honored 125 businesses that passed the 2026 good governance standards.

•Mr. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn presided over the award ceremony on September 1.
•125 businesses were certified for good governance, consisting of 44 new and 81 renewed certifications.
•The ceremony took place at the Diamond Ballroom, Grand Richmond Stylish Convention Hotel, Nonthaburi Province.
•The certification process is based on six key criteria, including the rule of law and transparency.

•On September 1, Mr. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn presided over the ceremony to honor businesses passing the 2026 good governance criteria.
•The Department of Business Development presented awards and certification letters to 125 businesses that operate with transparency and ethics.
•Out of 131 applicants in 2026, 125 businesses passed the certification, comprising 44 new businesses and 81 renewals.
•The certification is based on six criteria: rule of law, morality, transparency, participation, responsibility, and value for money.
•The Department of Business Development verified data with agencies including the Supreme Court, NACC, and the Department of Industrial Works.
•The good governance certification letters are valid for a period of 3 years.
•The certification serves as a symbol of reliability for partners, investors, and consumers.
•The Department of Business Development will continue to promote Thai entrepreneurs to elevate their operations according to good governance principles.

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Department of Business Development(กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)

A government agency under the Ministry of Commerce that promotes and certifies business good governance standards.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the Department of Business Development.

Supreme Court(ศาลฎีกา)ℹ️