Thai Business Registrations Rise 1.4% in First Nine Months
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The Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, revealed new business registration figures for the first nine months of 2026 (January–September), totaling 68,286 registrations — an increase of 941, or 1.40%, compared to the same period last year. This reflects continued entrepreneurial momentum and Thai business owners' sustained interest in entering the market.
In September, 8,088 new businesses were registered, up 2.21% from August, while registered capital reached 21.742 billion baht, a 29.33% month-on-month jump. The sectors showing standout growth year-on-year were internet retail, clothing retail, and restaurants/food services, reflecting opportunities aligned with shifting consumer behavior and digital market expansion.
Director-General Kittiwat Patchimanont noted that September registrations rose 2.21% month-on-month (from 7,913 in August) but dipped 0.83% year-on-year (from 8,156 in September 2025). Registered capital in September hit 21.742 billion baht, up 29.33% from August (16.811 billion) and 9.44% from September 2025 (19.867 billion).
Three newly incorporated companies registered capital exceeding 1 billion baht each, totaling 6.042 billion baht: SA Nova Co., Ltd. (real estate, 4.042 billion baht); Thale Dao Co., Ltd. (hotels, restaurants, 1 billion baht); and Rambutri Rungrueang PCL (residential, hotels, resorts, 1 billion baht).
Cumulative registrations for January–September 2026 reached 68,286, up 1.40% from 67,345 in the same period 2025. However, cumulative registered capital fell 5.05% to 203.4 billion baht from 214.214 billion baht.
Three sectors showed notable year-on-year growth: internet retail (2,039 registrations, +47.97%, capital 3.251 billion baht); restaurants/food services (3,343 registrations, +19.39%, capital 6.311 billion baht); and clothing retail (843 registrations, +89.86%).
The Director-General advised entrepreneurs to leverage technology for efficiency, manage costs prudently, and differentiate products and services to build resilience and sustainable competitiveness.
