Nakhon Si Thammarat 8 June Minister of Industry Supporting SMEs throughout Thailand to invade the online market. Delighted with SME D Bank joining forces with TikTok to teach live broadcasts to sell products. Keeping business growing by leaps and bounds , the Minister of Industry opened the event "Live commerce with TikToker" to promote SMEs throughout Thailand to enter the online market. With a live broadcast strategy organized by SME D Bank x TikTok Thailand, pointing out that it is consistent with government policy. and the concept of 'dismantle, reduce, release, create', committed to creating new things and using digital To enhance support for Thai SMEs Seize the opportunity to grow your business by leaps and bounds. From the enormous purchasing power of customers around the world Push the Thai economy towards strong and sustainable growth. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry Said after presiding over the opening of the event "Live commerce with TikToker" Get Started With TikTok organized by t he Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SMED) or SME D Bank and TikTok Thailand in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province that the Ministry of Industry Support SME entrepreneurs in all dimensions under the concept of "dismantle, reduce, release, create", meaning dismantle, reduce, release things that are obstacles to the business operations of entrepreneurs as much as possible and "create" new things to happen. Benefits to entrepreneurs By adding knowledge in modern marketing through online channels. Especially using live selling products or Live commerce which is becoming very popular. It is considered to create a new dimension of supporting SME entrepreneurs. Especially small businesses in various areas across the country to be able to seize the opportunity Push your business to grow exponentially From the enormous purchasing power of customers around the world Both inside and abroad Leads to further development, creates jobs, creates careers, is an important cog in driving the Thai economy to g row strongly and sustainably. In line with government policy Under the leadership of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, who is committed to strengthening the Thai economy from the grassroots. Mr. Phichit Mitrawong, Managing Director of SME D Bank, said SME D Bank aims to support SME entrepreneurs. Through the process of "financial" along with the "development" aspect, the "Live commerce with TikToker of Trae" event created benefits for SME entrepreneurs. It has the potential to expand sales channels without borders and has the opportunity to generate enormous income. In the past year 2023, Thailand has an online market value of more than 700,000 million baht and has an average annual growth of 25 percent, while TikTok is a platform that is becoming very popular. In the past, SME D Bank and TikTok Thailand joined hands to organize activities to add knowledge. Continuously doing online marketing for SME entrepreneurs. Distributed in various areas throughout the country for the event in Nakhon Si Thammarat P rovince. It is considered an important phenomenon. has gathered online celebrities on the TikTok platform or 'TikToker' who are locals, more than 15 people, with a combined total of over 10 million views, such as Fah Rung Yutham (Miss Thailand Universe 2007), Kitty Natasha (Thong Petch Waew S.), Never mind Pee Pee, etc., came to convey the experience of "Live selling products" and there was also a workshop activity introducing techniques for creating satisfying content. Help raise the level of SME entrepreneurs. Increase competitiveness Entering digital marketing, including more than 30 booths selling good local products, helping to stimulate the local economy. Along with providing access to capital with low interest rates. By being ready to organize online training events to spread more widely throughout the region. Source: Thai News Agency