Minburi, Director-General of the Department of Business Development joins hands with PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited or OR to bring 5 business types: SME, SMART Local, Franchise, Food Truck and MOC Biz Club. In the Department's promotion, more than 50 people invaded PTT Station, Minburi branch, selling products for a full 4 weeks (3 days a week, Thurs.-Sat.), starting on March 14, 2024, ending on April 6, 2024, hoping Increase product distribution channels Expand trade opportunities for Thai SMEs with channels to sell products. Focusing on new consumer markets in gas stations as community malls. A meeting point for travelers, a pilot for a good market with potential to create sustainable Thai business income. Mrs. Oramon Sapthaweetham Director General of the Department of Business Development The Ministry of Commerce revealed that 'Today (March 14) the Department of Business Development cooperates with PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited or OR to organize the activity Market D (DBD x OR), good market creates income. Sustainable at PTT Station, Minburi Branch, with the goal of creating careers Create business marketing opportunities To have trading locations that are more accessible to service users This is in line with the Ministry of Commerce's urgent policy aimed at expanding career opportunities for the people. Stimulate the Thai economy to move forward in a sustainable way. However, this activity is the first time the market has opened. The event is scheduled to be held at PTT Station, Minburi branch, a total of 4 times, 3 days each (Thursday-Saturday. which is a day with many people coming to use the service) including the 1st time between 14-16 March 2024, the 2nd time between 21-23 March 2024, the 3rd time between 28- March 30, 2024 and the 4th time between April 4-6, 2024. The Department has selected 50 business categories, including SME, SMART Local, Franchise, Food Truck and MOC Biz Club, that are under supervision. Department's promotion and Thai Det entrepreneurs tha t the Department has jointly selected with OR to circulate to sell products throughout 4 weeks, such as Mae Hong Son tiger striped beans. Original desserts from Mueang Phet Khao Tan Watermelon Juice Mango with sweet fish sauce, Baan Uum dessert, soft serve ice cream Explosive fish balls, processed products, cold-pressed coconut oil, herbal inhalants, natural dyed cotton sets. Bamboo woven products Nowadays, gas stations in the eyes of consumers are not just about going in to fill up gas. But it is also like a community mall in the community. Travel meeting point Eating and drinking points Including places to buy and sell souvenirs. This collaboration with OR will help SM entrepreneurs and other groups. Can expand new product distribution channels To reach more consumers, entrepreneurs also have the opportunity to be considered for selecting products to sell in the gas station network business. or continue to expand the business in the form of rental space Moreover, we also studied various consumer behaviors. Open your perspective on doing business in a new way. To apply to business operations in accordance with market needs. 'The Department of Business Development would like to thank OR for helping support Thai entrepreneurs in having channels to sell their products. and is an important part in creating sustainable careers for Thai people. At the end of the activity, Market D (DBD x OR), good market, creates sustainable income. In the beginning of April 2024, it is expected to create commercial value of not less than 5 million baht and in the future, the department plans to expand cooperation to other gas stations. and looking for a prime location to sell products to businesses under the promotion of the department There is an opportunity to continue creating a wider market. ' Mrs. Oramon said. Mr. Disthat Panyarachun, Chief Executive Officer of PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited, said of this cooperation, 'OR has a policy to support Thai Det project partners. Able to utilize the space in PTT St ation, it has joined with the Department of Business Development (DBD) to organize a community product market in the activity Market D (DBD x OR), a good market that creates sustainable income, at PTT Station, Minburi branch, to open up marketing opportunities for to various entrepreneurs Products have been brought to sell It also helps expand the alternative market for consumers. As well as helping to promote the overall economy in the community for the better. This is in line with PTT Station's Living Community concept, which wants PTT Station to be a center for fulfilling every happiness and growing together with the community in a sustainable way. In addition, it is in line with OR SDG, the concept of sustainable development, especially in 2 areas: S or Small that focuses on providing opportunities for small people and D or DIVERSIFIED that focuses on creating opportunities with partners. To grow together through various OR platforms that have potential. There is also a G or GREEN aspect that develops the OR business into a green business. To help develop and enhance the quality of life. Ready to grow together as a society and community in a sustainable manner. Source: Thai News Agency
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