# Small Businesses Urge Government Support Amid Falling Consumer Spending

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/business/246788-small-businesses-urge-government-support-amid-falling-consumer-spending
- Published: 2025-10-06T08:22:00+07:00
- Author: Zhang Fang

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bangkok’s Wat Pho area are experiencing
declining profits due to decreased consumer spending and a slowdown in tourism, 
particularly from Chinese visitors.

Key challenges identified include reduced purchasing power, escalating raw material
costs, and high fees from delivery platforms. SMEs are requesting immediate government
intervention, such as short-term stimulus measures similar to the ‘Kon La Krueng’
scheme and government-led negotiations to reduce delivery platform fees.

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Furthermore, souvenir entrepreneurs are concerned about the impact of low-quality
foreign goods on tourist confidence and the reputation of Thai products. They are
advocating for a government crackdown on substandard items and enhanced tourism 
promotion.

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The Department of Business Development has committed to developing comprehensive
support plans based on this feedback, focusing on inter-agency collaboration and
encouraging the adoption of innovation and technology by entrepreneurs to boost 
efficiency.

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