The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) or SME D Bank is ready to continue to support SMEs in the area to increase business potential. Meet demand and seize business opportunities from tourism growth. Pushing the accommodation business in Bueng Khong Long District, Bueng Kan Province towards sustainable growth
Ms. Nartnaree Rattapat, Managing Director of SME D Bank, said that Bueng Kan was a newly established province in 2011 with continuous economic growth. Because there are eco-tourism attractions such as Naka Cave, Nakhi Cave, Sam Wan Hin, Bueng Khong Long, and Phu Thok, resulting in continuous expansion of tourism. causing investment, expansion or improvement of the business to support a large number of tourists especially resort hotels Including businesses related to tourism SME D Bank Bank for Thai SMEs ready to promote SME entrepreneurs through the filling process “Knowledge and capital” to drive SMEs in the area towards sustainable growth bring access to funding sources Maximum loan amount of 50 million baht, special interest rate and a maximum repayment period of 15 years, allowing business management to be more appropriate and efficient. Along with development services, consulting and advice throughout the business path.
Mr. Jaroon Saenpim, resort accommodation business operator “Huan Khiang Bueng”, Bueng Kan Province, said that he originally operated a construction business. In 2020, the Naka Cave, Bueng Khong Long became known. showing signs of tourism Therefore decided to invest in building a room along the Khong Long lake to accommodate tourists But the situation of the epidemic of COVID-19 The government asked for cooperation to refrain from traveling across the province, resulting in no customers. At the same time, the construction business which is the main business must stumble resulting in a lack of liquidity therefore had to apply for a loan from SME D Bank by bringing the existing construction contract as a guarantee Resulting in having capital to circulate liquidity Help businesses be able to revive again until now, the trend of tourism in the district. Bueng Khong Long and Bueng Kan Province can still grow Therefore want to expand the business and increase the potential to upgrade the service to be more comprehensive. especially for group or faculties services from government agencies with the need to use the meeting place with plans to invest in building a meeting room and a restaurant With the addition of 7-8 additional VIP-style rooms, which will make “Huan Kiang Bueng” have a more comprehensive service, which, in addition to funds, SME D Bank also provides advice on rooms and services that meet the needs tourist for sustainable business growth.
Source: Thai News Agency