The Department of Business Development organized the 2nd Career Franchise Roadshow at CentralFestival Chiang Mai to create jobs and stimulate the regional economy. Tags: franchise event, regional economy, job creation, CentralFestival Chiang Mai, Department of Business Development
On 18 January 2026, Mr. Sataporn Ruamnaphaya, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, presided over the opening of the 2nd Career Franchise Roadshow at CentralFestival Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province. He emphasized ongoing support for SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs to create career opportunities and economic stability for Thai citizens nationwide, especially in Chiang Mai, which is a key economic hub with strong growth potential.Tags: Department of Business Development, SME support, Chiang Mai economy, entrepreneurship, economic stability
The event connected business networks from the central region to the provinces, supporting Thai franchise operators in expanding into local markets. It featured over 40 leading franchise brands across food, beverage, service, and beauty sectors, providing opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and the general public to select franchises suited to their interests and capabilities. Attendees could negotiate directly with franchise owners through business matching, with franchise package discounts of up to 30% available. This initiative aims to help unemployed individuals and those seeking their own business access franchise investment more easily, thereby stimulating the grassroots economy and strengthening the regional economic system.Tags: business networking, franchise expansion, local markets, business matching, franchise discounts, economic stimulus, regional economy
Additionally, the event offered investment and franchise business management consultations from leading financial institutions that participated with booths providing advice and funding support. Special privileges, promotions, and exclusive franchise discounts were available only during the event. Currently, there are a total of 4,149 franchise brands, including 686 Thai franchises and 571 franchises developed with support from the Department. Business negotiations for franchise packages within one year reached 114,203,673 baht, with total franchise purchases amounting to 4,313,900 baht. For more information, interested parties can contact the Franchise Business Promotion Division, Business Promotion and Development Bureau, Department of Business Development, hotline 1570, phone number 0 2547 5953, or email franchisedbd@gmail.com.Tags: investment consultation, financial institutions, franchise statistics, business promotion, Department of Business Development, franchise funding