SME D Bank 10 Billion Baht Green Loan Fair in Hat Yai

Matichon•Economy•14d ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Industry and SME D Bank launched the second '3-Dimensional Power Synergy Fair' in Hat Yai to provide 10 billion baht in loans for SME green transitions.

•Minister Varawut Silpa-archa presided over the 2nd 3-Dimensional Power Synergy Fair in Hat Yai, Songkhla.
•SME D Bank offers a total loan amount of over 10,000 million baht with a 3% fixed interest rate for the first 3 years.
•The fair utilizes a One Stop Service model covering funding, support for vulnerable debtors, and capacity building.
•Between April 2026 and July 2026, SME D Bank provided over 27,700 million baht in funding to over 3,590 enterprises.

Overview

•Minister Varawut Silpa-archa opened the 2nd '3-Dimensional Power Synergy Fair to Lead Thai SMEs toward Sustainable Growth' in Hat Yai, Songkhla.
•Minister Varawut Silpa-archa assigned SME D Bank to act as a government mechanism to help SMEs face global economic uncertainty, rising energy costs, and environmental trade standards.
•SME D Bank reported that from April 2026 to July 2026, funding accessed by SMEs totaled over 27,700 million baht, an 8% increase from the same period in 2025.
•SME D Bank funding between April 2026 and July 2026 supported over 3,590 businesses, resulting in over 127,000 million baht in economic circulation and preserving over 81,000 jobs.
•SME D Bank provided three specific loan products at the fair: SME Green Productivity, Pluk Palang SME, and Beyond Tid Peek SME.
•SME D Bank implemented a '3 Reductions' measure (reducing principal, interest rates, and installments) to assist vulnerable debtor groups.
•SME D Bank organized an 'Influencer' workshop using Affiliate Tools to help entrepreneurs adapt to modern business trends.
•The first 3-Dimensional Power Synergy Fair was held in Udon Thani in June 2026 before the second event in Hat Yai, Songkhla.

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Key Entities

Person

Varawut Silpa-archa(วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา)ℹ️

Minister of Industry who presided over the 3-Dimensional Power Synergy Fair.

Pichit Mitrawong(พิชิต มิทราวงศ์)

Managing Director of SME D Bank.

Organization

Ministry of Industry(กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️

The government ministry overseeing SME D Bank.

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand(ธนาคารพัฒนาวิสาหกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อมแห่งประเทศไทย)

A state specialized financial institution under the Ministry of Industry, also known as SME D Bank.

SME D Bank

A state specialized financial institution providing funding and support to SMEs.

TCG(บสย.)

An organization providing credit guarantees for loans up to 15 million baht.

Place

Hat Yai(หาดใหญ่)ℹ️

The district in Songkhla where the 2nd 3-Dimensional Power Synergy Fair was held.

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️

The province where the 2nd 3-Dimensional Power Synergy Fair took place.

Udon Thani(อุดรธานี)ℹ️

The province where the first 3-Dimensional Power Synergy Fair was held in June 2026.

Policy

Ratchakan Thanjai(ราชการทันใจ)

A policy of the Ministry of Industry aimed at providing fast and comprehensive government support to SMEs.