Initiative intended to strengthen local economies and create lasting social impact

Private sector representatives and government officials gather to honour His Majesty the King at an event held under the theme “Decade of Development: Continue, Preserve, and Build Up Under Royal Benevolence” at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Thailand's leading corporations have joined forces with government agencies to establish 928 district-based social enterprise companies nationwide, aiming to strengthen local economies and create lasting social impact during the country's two auspicious royal years in 2026 and 2027.The programme is spearheaded by the Thailand Supply Chain Network (TSCN), a coalition founded by leading corporations including Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev), Bangkok Bank Plc, Siam Cement Group (SCG), PTT Plc, Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), Berli Jucker Plc, Thai Union Group Plc, Srithai Superware Plc and Frasers Property (Thailand) Plc, in partnership with the Interior Ministry, the Industry Ministry, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Fiscal Policy Office and the Office of the Royal Development Projects Board.

Under the initiative, a limited company will be established in each of Thailand’s 928 districts to serve as a locally managed social enterprise.