OSMEP promotes Green Business for SMEs via trade fairs

Matichon•Economy•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) is supporting the transition of Thai MSMEs to green businesses through training and market expansion events.

•OSMEP conducted green business skill development seminars for 246 entrepreneurs across 7 batches.
•7 production and processed agricultural entrepreneurs participated in Grand Halal Bangkok 2026.
•15 service, tourism, and wellness entrepreneurs are prepared for the 79th Thai Teaw Thai event.
•A Business Matching event is scheduled for August 26, 2026, at Rama Gardens Hotel.

Overview

•OSMEP's green business development seminars reached 246 participants, exceeding the set target.
•OSMEP supported 7 manufacturers of processed agricultural and food products to exhibit at Grand Halal Bangkok 2026.
•OSMEP will lead 15 entrepreneurs from the service, tourism, and wellness sectors into the 79th Thai Teaw Thai event from August 20–23, 2026, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
•Market testing from both the Grand Halal and Thai Teaw Thai events generated 1.5 million baht in sales for entrepreneurs.
•Global trade pressures, such as the European Union's CBAM and EU Greenwashing Directive, are driving the need for green business strategies.
•OSMEP provides free support for Green SME Index assessments and international environmental standard verifications such as CFO, CFP, Green Hotel, and Green Production.
•OSMEP will organize a Business Matching event on August 26, 2026, at Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok, to connect SMEs with green business service providers.
•The project expects to create a total economic result value of no less than 69 million baht.

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Key Entities

Organization

Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP)(สำนักงานส่งเสริมวิสาหกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อม (สสว.))

The agency implementing the project to promote and develop the potential of SMEs according to green business guidelines for the 2026 fiscal year.

European Union(สหภาพยุโรป)ℹ️

A trading partner that has implemented the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU Greenwashing Directive.

Person

Dr. Panita Chinawat(ดร.ปณิตา ชินวัตร)

Deputy Director and Acting Director of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP).

Law

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)(มาตรการปรับราคาคาร์บอนก่อนข้ามพรมแดน (CBAM))

A legal measure implemented by the European Union regarding carbon pricing for imports.

EU Greenwashing Directive(ข้อบังคับต่อต้านการฟอกเขียว (EU Greenwashing Directive))

A regulation by the European Union to combat greenwashing with high fines.

Place

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center(ศูนย์ประชุมแห่งชาติสิริกิติ์)ℹ️

The venue for the 79th Thai Teaw Thai event.

Rama Gardens Hotel(โรงแรมรามาการ์เด้นส์)

The venue for the Business Matching event on August 26, 2026, in Bangkok.