Nong Khai: business opportunity & risk index
廊开府 · หนองคาย · Northeast
Top-opportunity industryFood & beverage manufacturingOpportunity 80
Highest-risk industryOther businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)Risk 39
Province at a glance
GPP (THB million)40,053Rank 58 of 77
Income per head (THB/yr)89,913Rank 49 of 77
Population445,465Rank 57 of 77
Visitors2,761,191Rank 28 of 77
Scores for the 12 industries
| Industry | Opportunity | Risk | National rank | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 80 | 10 | 2/77 | 84 | — | — |
| Consumer products | 78 | 38 | 1/74 | 80 | — | — |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 76 | 39 | 1/76 | 76 | 77 | — |
| Industrial products | 73 | 30 | 6/77 | 76 | 74 | — |
| Agribusiness | 65 | 25 | 9/76 | 65 | — | — |
| Wholesale & retail | 63 | 16 | 2/77 | 65 | 53 | — |
| Other services | 54 | 19 | 35/77 | 54 | — | 56 |
| Financials | 51 | 21 | 25/72 | 51 | — | — |
| Transportation & logistics | 49 | 24 | 26/77 | 52 | 43 | — |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 46 | 14 | 17/76 | 53 | — | — |
| Property & construction | 45 | 14 | 50/77 | 47 | — | 46 |
| Technology products | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Business survival (share still operating 1–5 years after founding)
| Industry | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Yr 5 | 5-yr Small | 5-yr Medium | 5-yr Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | 100.0% |
| Consumer products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 83.3% | 83.3% | 83.3% | 83.3% | — | — |
| Industrial products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 85.7% | 83.3% | 100.0% | — |
| Technology products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Property & construction | 99.2% | 99.2% | 96.0% | 92.0% | 87.2% | 87.2% | — | — |
| Transportation & logistics | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88.6% | 85.7% | 82.9% | 82.9% | — | — |
| Wholesale & retail | 98.9% | 97.3% | 94.0% | 90.2% | 88.0% | 88.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 100.0% | 95.8% | 95.8% | 95.8% | 95.8% | 95.8% | — | — |
| Financials | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Other services | 100.0% | 96.6% | 87.4% | 85.1% | 80.5% | 80.5% | — | — |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96.6% | 93.1% | 91.7% | 100.0% | — |
Show survival for the 44 sub-industries
| Sub-industry | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Yr 5 | 5-yr Small | 5-yr Medium | 5-yr Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Crop farming | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Livestock | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Fishery & aquaculture | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mixed farming | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Agricultural support services | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Forestry, logging & hunting | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | 100.0% |
| Food | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | 100.0% |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Alcoholic beverages | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Consumer products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 83.3% | 83.3% | 83.3% | 83.3% | — | — |
| Apparel | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Jewelry & accessories | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Furniture | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Office & household goods | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Personal products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Musical instruments & sporting goods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Games & toys | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pharmaceuticals | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Tobacco products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Industrial products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 85.7% | 83.3% | 100.0% | — |
| Automotive | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auto parts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Transport equipment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Industrial materials & machinery | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Packaging & other production inputs | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 75.0% | 66.7% | 100.0% | — |
| Paper & printing materials | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Petrochemicals & chemicals | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steel | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Construction materials | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Technology products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Electronic components | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Technology equipment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Property & construction | 99.2% | 99.2% | 96.0% | 92.0% | 87.2% | 87.2% | — | — |
| Construction contracting | 99.1% | 99.1% | 96.6% | 92.2% | 87.1% | 87.1% | — | — |
| Property development | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 88.9% | — | — |
| Transportation & logistics | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88.6% | 85.7% | 82.9% | 82.9% | — | — |
| Transportation & logistics | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88.6% | 85.7% | 82.9% | 82.9% | — | — |
| Wholesale & retail | 98.9% | 97.3% | 94.0% | 90.2% | 88.0% | 88.0% | 100.0% | — |
| General wholesale & retail | 98.9% | 97.2% | 93.8% | 89.8% | 87.6% | 87.5% | 100.0% | — |
| Car & motorcycle dealers | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 100.0% | 95.8% | 95.8% | 95.8% | 95.8% | 95.8% | — | — |
| Hotels & tourism | 100.0% | 94.1% | 94.1% | 94.1% | 94.1% | 94.1% | — | — |
| Restaurants | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Recreation | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Financials | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Banking, investment & insurance | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Other services | 100.0% | 96.6% | 87.4% | 85.1% | 80.5% | 80.5% | — | — |
| Medical | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 75.0% | 75.0% | — | — |
| Media & publishing | 100.0% | 94.7% | 81.6% | 78.9% | 76.3% | 76.3% | — | — |
| Specialized services | 100.0% | 97.7% | 90.7% | 88.4% | 86.0% | 86.0% | — | — |
| Machinery repair & installation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Car & motorcycle repair | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | — | — |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96.6% | 93.1% | 91.7% | 100.0% | — |
| Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96.6% | 93.1% | 91.7% | 100.0% | — |
Survival = share of a cohort of new firms still operating in year N. “—” means too few firms.
Market indicators by industry
| Industry | Market size (THB m) | Concentration (HHI) | 5-yr survival | Avg. net margin | Avg. initial investment (THB m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness | 242,404national market | 0.045 | 100.0% | -0.1% | 1.2 |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 2,464,037national market | 0.006 | 100.0% | 3.9% | 12.9 |
| Consumer products | 1,624,101national market | 0.014 | 83.3% | 14.4% | 5.2 |
| Industrial products | 12,058,429national market | 0.021 | 85.7% | -1.2% | 7.2 |
| Technology products | 1,054,695national market | 0.050 | — | — | 1.0 |
| Property & construction | 1,397 | 0.101 | 87.2% | 9.8% | 3.7 |
| Transportation & logistics | 802 | 0.075 | 82.9% | 3.3% | 6.3 |
| Wholesale & retail | 19,187 | 0.050 | 88.0% | 21.1% | 6.9 |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 109 | 0.079 | 95.8% | -3.3% | 21.2 |
| Financials | 3,919 | 0.950 | 100.0% | 42.0% | 1.7 |
| Other services | 277 | 0.090 | 80.5% | 11.6% | 2.3 |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 766,468national market | 0.025 | 93.1% | 19.6% | 8.6 |
Market indicators for Small firms
| Industry | Market size (THB m) | Concentration (HHI) | 5-yr survival | Avg. net margin | Avg. initial investment (THB m) | Opportunity | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness | 242,404 | 0.045 | 100.0% | -0.1% | 1.2 | 65 | 25 |
| Crop farming | 25,961 | 0.093 | — | -60.0% | — | 65 | — |
| Livestock | 196,163 | 0.067 | 100.0% | 11.6% | 1.0 | 77 | 12 |
| Fishery & aquaculture | 6,498 | 0.379 | — | -356.2% | — | 64 | — |
| Agricultural support services | 8,922 | 0.067 | 100.0% | 11.1% | 1.9 | 74 | 42 |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 2,464,037 | 0.006 | 100.0% | 3.9% | 12.8 | 84 | 9 |
| Food | 2,122,104 | 0.008 | 100.0% | 1.7% | 24.8 | 67 | 4 |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 138,421 | 0.066 | 100.0% | -34.1% | 4.8 | 55 | 5 |
| Alcoholic beverages | 203,512 | 0.083 | — | 31.2% | 0.4 | 70 | — |
| Consumer products | 1,624,101 | 0.014 | 83.3% | 14.4% | 5.2 | 80 | 38 |
| Apparel | 379,498 | 0.005 | 100.0% | 6.6% | 1.1 | 75 | 57 |
| Furniture | 66,257 | 0.011 | 100.0% | 14.8% | 13.5 | 74 | 36 |
| Personal products | 246,352 | 0.053 | 100.0% | 7.2% | 0.4 | 74 | 20 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 326,890 | 0.136 | 100.0% | 65.0% | 2.7 | 81 | 34 |
| Industrial products | 12,058,429 | 0.021 | 83.3% | -0.4% | 7.3 | 76 | 32 |
| Industrial materials & machinery | 1,074,819 | 0.024 | 100.0% | 1.5% | 3.0 | 81 | 7 |
| Packaging & other production inputs | 1,149,959 | 0.006 | 66.7% | 0.1% | 9.1 | 76 | 24 |
| Paper & printing materials | 383,010 | 0.021 | — | -4.8% | 17.6 | 68 | — |
| Petrochemicals & chemicals | 4,363,902 | 0.134 | — | 17.4% | 6.2 | 89 | — |
| Steel | 1,551,605 | 0.055 | 100.0% | 4.7% | 1.8 | 83 | 13 |
| Construction materials | 147,035 | 0.014 | — | 4.7% | 2.3 | 57 | — |
| Technology products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Property & construction | 1,397 | 0.101 | 87.2% | 11.0% | 3.7 | 47 | 17 |
| Construction contracting | 802 | 0.015 | 87.1% | 14.3% | 3.3 | 48 | 16 |
| Property development | 595 | 0.529 | 88.9% | -75.7% | 8.6 | 36 | 14 |
| Transportation & logistics | 802 | 0.075 | 82.9% | 4.7% | 4.0 | 52 | 24 |
| Transportation & logistics | 802 | 0.075 | 82.9% | 4.7% | 4.0 | 51 | 16 |
| Wholesale & retail | 19,187 | 0.050 | 88.0% | 22.5% | 6.2 | 65 | 17 |
| General wholesale & retail | 15,787 | 0.067 | 87.5% | 25.8% | 5.4 | 65 | 15 |
| Car & motorcycle dealers | 3,400 | 0.152 | 100.0% | 1.3% | 23.5 | 49 | 6 |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 109 | 0.079 | 95.8% | -3.3% | 5.8 | 53 | 13 |
| Hotels & tourism | 89 | 0.104 | 94.1% | -1.4% | 8.6 | 50 | 12 |
| Restaurants | 20 | 0.291 | 100.0% | -11.7% | 2.9 | 49 | 21 |
| Financials | 3,919 | 0.950 | 100.0% | 42.0% | 1.7 | 51 | 21 |
| Banking, investment & insurance | 3,919 | 0.950 | 100.0% | 42.0% | 1.7 | 51 | 18 |
| Other services | 277 | 0.090 | 80.5% | 10.4% | 2.0 | 54 | 20 |
| Medical | 90 | 0.656 | 75.0% | 5.6% | 1.2 | 53 | 13 |
| Media & publishing | 12 | 0.247 | 76.3% | 21.4% | 0.9 | 59 | 26 |
| Specialized services | 126 | 0.065 | 86.0% | 12.8% | 2.5 | 54 | 22 |
| Car & motorcycle repair | 49 | 0.227 | 50.0% | 11.9% | 3.2 | 48 | 23 |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 766,468 | 0.025 | 91.7% | 12.9% | 4.6 | 76 | 42 |
| Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 766,468 | 0.025 | 91.7% | 12.9% | 4.6 | 70 | 41 |
Market indicators for Medium firms
| Industry | Market size (THB m) | Concentration (HHI) | 5-yr survival | Avg. net margin | Avg. initial investment (THB m) | Opportunity | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Consumer products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Industrial products | 12,058,429 | 0.021 | 100.0% | -3.6% | 1.6 | 74 | 22 |
| Packaging & other production inputs | 1,149,959 | 0.006 | 100.0% | -3.6% | — | 75 | 9 |
| Technology products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Property & construction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Transportation & logistics | 802 | 0.075 | — | -1.8% | 168.0 | 43 | — |
| Transportation & logistics | 802 | 0.075 | — | -1.8% | 168.0 | 41 | — |
| Wholesale & retail | 19,187 | 0.050 | 100.0% | 2.2% | 111.7 | 53 | 7 |
| General wholesale & retail | 15,787 | 0.067 | 100.0% | 0.1% | 15.6 | 55 | 5 |
| Car & motorcycle dealers | 3,400 | 0.152 | — | 2.9% | 207.7 | 41 | — |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Financials | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 766,468 | 0.025 | 100.0% | 50.6% | 35.2 | 77 | 36 |
| Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 766,468 | 0.025 | 100.0% | 50.6% | 35.2 | 72 | 35 |
Market indicators for Large firms
| Industry | Market size (THB m) | Concentration (HHI) | 5-yr survival | Avg. net margin | Avg. initial investment (THB m) | Opportunity | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Consumer products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Industrial products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Technology products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Property & construction | 1,397 | 0.101 | — | 8.2% | 1.0 | 46 | — |
| Property development | 595 | 0.529 | — | 8.2% | 1.0 | 45 | — |
| Transportation & logistics | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wholesale & retail | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Financials | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other services | 277 | 0.090 | — | 23.1% | 80.0 | 56 | — |
| Specialized services | 126 | 0.065 | — | 23.1% | — | 58 | — |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Market size: total revenue of firms in the industry (industries marked “national market” are measured nationwide). Lower HHI means a more fragmented, competitive market (below 0.15 competitive, above 0.25 highly concentrated). Survival rate: share of firms still operating.
What makes up the scores (0–100)
| Industry | Opportunity components | Risk components | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market size | Competition | Market stage | Labour shortage | Initial investment | Profitability | FS score | Vulnerability to economy | Survival risk | |
| Agribusiness | 10 | 100 | 33 | 50 | 3 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 0 |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 100 | 100 | 0 | 59 | 28 | 45 | 11 | 18 | 0 |
| Consumer products | 66 | 100 | 33 | 62 | 11 | 88 | 46 | 52 | 17 |
| Industrial products | 100 | 100 | 33 | 64 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 55 | 14 |
| Technology products | 43 | 99 | 33 | 78 | 2 | — | — | 81 | — |
| Property & construction | 0 | 99 | 100 | 50 | 8 | 69 | 26 | 3 | 13 |
| Transportation & logistics | 0 | 87 | 33 | 50 | 14 | 42 | 24 | 30 | 17 |
| Wholesale & retail | 1 | 99 | 0 | 50 | 15 | 100 | 27 | 10 | 12 |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 0 | 80 | 33 | 0 | 46 | 15 | 38 | 0 | 4 |
| Financials | 0 | 100 | 100 | 49 | 4 | 100 | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Other services | 0 | 99 | 100 | 0 | 5 | 76 | 30 | 8 | 20 |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 31 | 100 | 33 | 50 | 19 | 100 | 9 | 100 | 7 |
Each component score shows how much it adds to the opportunity (or risk) index. A high “competition” score means competition is weak and newcomers have room; a high “labour shortage” score means staff are easier to find.
Sub-industries (by opportunity)
| Sub-industry | Industry | Opportunity | Risk | National rank | 5-yr survival | Concentration (HHI) | Avg. net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrochemicals & chemicals | Industrial products | 87 | 0 | 2/72 | — | 0.134 | 17.4% |
| Steel | Industrial products | 83 | 13 | 6/77 | 100.0% | 0.055 | 4.7% |
| Pharmaceuticals | Consumer products | 80 | 34 | 2/56 | 100.0% | 0.136 | 65.0% |
| Industrial materials & machinery | Industrial products | 80 | 7 | 11/64 | 100.0% | 0.024 | 1.5% |
| Livestock | Agribusiness | 76 | 12 | 2/70 | 100.0% | 0.067 | 11.6% |
| Apparel | Consumer products | 74 | 57 | 3/67 | 100.0% | 0.005 | 6.6% |
| Agricultural support services | Agribusiness | 73 | 42 | 5/56 | 100.0% | 0.067 | 11.1% |
| Personal products | Consumer products | 73 | 20 | 11/67 | 100.0% | 0.053 | 7.2% |
| Packaging & other production inputs | Industrial products | 73 | 20 | 16/76 | 75.0% | 0.006 | -1.4% |
| Furniture | Consumer products | 71 | 36 | 1/58 | 100.0% | 0.011 | 14.8% |
| Alcoholic beverages | Food & beverage manufacturing | 70 | 0 | 10/55 | — | 0.083 | 31.2% |
| Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 70 | 38 | 12/76 | 93.1% | 0.025 | 19.6% |
| Crop farming | Agribusiness | 65 | 0 | 20/70 | — | 0.093 | -60.0% |
| Paper & printing materials | Industrial products | 65 | 0 | 31/72 | — | 0.021 | -4.8% |
| Fishery & aquaculture | Agribusiness | 64 | 0 | 10/38 | — | 0.379 | -356.2% |
| General wholesale & retail | Wholesale & retail | 64 | 15 | 5/77 | 87.6% | 0.067 | 25.3% |
| Food | Food & beverage manufacturing | 62 | 4 | 36/77 | 100.0% | 0.008 | 1.7% |
| Media & publishing | Other services | 58 | 26 | 20/74 | 76.3% | 0.247 | 21.4% |
| Construction materials | Industrial products | 56 | 0 | 33/75 | — | 0.014 | 4.7% |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | Food & beverage manufacturing | 54 | 5 | 47/73 | 100.0% | 0.066 | -34.1% |
| Specialized services | Other services | 54 | 20 | 31/77 | 86.0% | 0.065 | 15.1% |
| Medical | Other services | 52 | 13 | 11/47 | 75.0% | 0.656 | 5.6% |
| Banking, investment & insurance | Financials | 51 | 18 | 28/72 | 100.0% | 0.950 | 42.0% |
| Transportation & logistics | Transportation & logistics | 49 | 16 | 27/77 | 82.9% | 0.075 | 3.3% |
| Restaurants | Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 48 | 21 | 25/68 | 100.0% | 0.291 | -11.7% |
| Construction contracting | Property & construction | 47 | 16 | 44/77 | 87.1% | 0.015 | 14.3% |
| Car & motorcycle repair | Other services | 47 | 23 | 39/65 | 50.0% | 0.227 | 11.9% |
| Car & motorcycle dealers | Wholesale & retail | 42 | 7 | 33/77 | 100.0% | 0.152 | 1.8% |
| Hotels & tourism | Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 42 | 13 | 19/72 | 94.1% | 0.104 | -1.4% |
| Property development | Property & construction | 40 | 8 | 37/73 | 88.9% | 0.529 | 3.8% |
Highest-risk business types
| Business type | Sub-industry | Opportunity | Risk | 5-yr survival | Avg. net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight forwarding agency activities 52292 | Transportation & logistics | 32 | 54 | 57.1% | 18.7% |
| Wholesale of new parts and accessories of motorcycles 45402 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 49 | 50.0% | — |
| Wholesale of solid fuels 46611 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 48 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of liquid fuels 46612 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 45 | 50.0% | — |
| Wholesale of household furniture 46494 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 44 | 50.0% | — |
| Other personal service activities 96309 | Specialized services | 0 | 44 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of general merchandise on a fee or contract basis 46109 | General wholesale & retail | 43 | 44 | 62.5% | 5.1% |
| Other land passenger transport n.e.c. 49329 | Transportation & logistics | 0 | 41 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of cosmetics 46443 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 40 | 50.0% | — |
| Retail sale of other food in specialised stores n.e.c. 47219 | General wholesale & retail | 42 | 38 | 75.0% | 3.2% |
| Other management consultancy activities n.e.c. 70209 | Specialized services | 49 | 38 | 66.7% | 51.1% |
| Manufacture of other basic iron and steel n.e.c. 24109 | Steel | 66 | 38 | 100.0% | 2.6% |
| Renting and operating of own or leased residential real estate 68103 | Property development | 0 | 37 | 66.7% | — |
| Wholesale of clothing 46414 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 37 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of industrial packaging 46694 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 37 | 100.0% | — |
| Manufacture of cement 23941 | Packaging & other production inputs | 67 | 35 | 100.0% | -3.4% |
| Passenger transport by taxi 49321 | Transportation & logistics | 0 | 34 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of waste and scrap for recycling 46695 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 34 | 66.7% | — |
| Retail sale of telecommunication equipment in specialised stores 47413 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 34 | 100.0% | 2.2% |
| Specialized medical clinic activities 86202 | Medical | 52 | 33 | 50.0% | 9.9% |
Highest-opportunity business types
| Business type | Sub-industry | Opportunity | Risk | 5-yr survival | Avg. net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of distilled spirits 11011 | Alcoholic beverages | 78 | — | — | 31.2% |
| Manufacture of medicinal products from plants and animals 21002 | Pharmaceuticals | 76 | — | — | 65.0% |
| Quarrying of stone for construction 08101 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 73 | — | — | 32.5% |
| Raising of swine (pigs) 01450 | Livestock | 73 | 25 | 100.0% | 11.9% |
| Manufacture of other electronic and electric wires and cables 27320 | Industrial materials & machinery | 69 | — | — | 1.5% |
| Manufacture of rubber sheets and block rubber 22191 | Packaging & other production inputs | 69 | — | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| Manufacture of metal structural products for construction 25111 | Steel | 69 | — | — | 2.7% |
| Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes 23951 | Construction materials | 69 | — | — | 4.7% |
| Production of fish sauce and fermented aquatic products 10293 | Food | 68 | — | — | 24.5% |
| Manufacture of other products of wood and cork n.e.c. 16299 | Packaging & other production inputs | 68 | — | — | 83.0% |
| Other printing n.e.c. 18119 | Paper & printing materials | 68 | — | — | 14.9% |
| Manufacture of noodles, instant noodles and vermicelli 10742 | Food | 67 | 30 | 100.0% | 12.9% |
| Manufacture of cement 23941 | Packaging & other production inputs | 67 | 35 | 100.0% | -3.4% |
| Manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics and toilet preparations 20232 | Personal products | 66 | 27 | 100.0% | 7.2% |
| Manufacture of basic iron and steel, primary and semi-finished products 24101 | Steel | 66 | 31 | 100.0% | 10.1% |
| Manufacture of other basic iron and steel n.e.c. 24109 | Steel | 66 | 38 | 100.0% | 2.6% |
| Production of fruit and vegetable juices 10303 | Food | 65 | — | — | 2.8% |
| Other processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables 10309 | Food | 64 | — | — | 44.3% |
| Slaughtering of animals (except poultry) 10111 | Food | 64 | 20 | 100.0% | -22.9% |
| Manufacture of other made-up textile articles (except apparel) 13929 | Apparel | 62 | — | — | 6.6% |
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| Business type | Sub-industry | Opportunity | Risk | 5-yr survival | Avg. net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight forwarding agency activities 52292 | Transportation & logistics | 32 | 54 | 57.1% | 18.7% |
| Wholesale of new parts and accessories of motorcycles 45402 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 49 | 50.0% | — |
| Wholesale of solid fuels 46611 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 48 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of liquid fuels 46612 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 45 | 50.0% | — |
| Wholesale of household furniture 46494 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 44 | 50.0% | — |
| Other personal service activities 96309 | Specialized services | 0 | 44 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of general merchandise on a fee or contract basis 46109 | General wholesale & retail | 43 | 44 | 62.5% | 5.1% |
| Other land passenger transport n.e.c. 49329 | Transportation & logistics | 0 | 41 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of cosmetics 46443 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 40 | 50.0% | — |
| Retail sale of other food in specialised stores n.e.c. 47219 | General wholesale & retail | 42 | 38 | 75.0% | 3.2% |
| Other management consultancy activities n.e.c. 70209 | Specialized services | 49 | 38 | 66.7% | 51.1% |
| Manufacture of other basic iron and steel n.e.c. 24109 | Steel | 66 | 38 | 100.0% | 2.6% |
| Renting and operating of own or leased residential real estate 68103 | Property development | 0 | 37 | 66.7% | — |
| Wholesale of clothing 46414 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 37 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of industrial packaging 46694 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 37 | 100.0% | — |
| Manufacture of cement 23941 | Packaging & other production inputs | 67 | 35 | 100.0% | -3.4% |
| Passenger transport by taxi 49321 | Transportation & logistics | 0 | 34 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of waste and scrap for recycling 46695 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 34 | 66.7% | — |
| Retail sale of telecommunication equipment in specialised stores 47413 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 34 | 100.0% | 2.2% |
| Specialized medical clinic activities 86202 | Medical | 52 | 33 | 50.0% | 9.9% |
| Construction of utility projects for electric power transmission lines and communication lines 42202 | Construction contracting | 0 | 32 | 100.0% | — |
| Wired and wireless internet services 61101 | Media & publishing | 0 | 32 | 50.0% | — |
| Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies 46530 | General wholesale & retail | 29 | 32 | 33.3% | 0.5% |
| Wholesale of other food products 46319 | General wholesale & retail | 35 | 32 | 100.0% | 16.3% |
| Retail sale of stationery and office supplies in specialised stores 47612 | General wholesale & retail | 41 | 32 | 50.0% | -0.5% |
| Retail sale of plumbing equipment and sanitary ware in specialised stores 47523 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 31 | 100.0% | — |
| Organization of trade shows and exhibitions 82302 | Specialized services | 0 | 31 | 100.0% | — |
| Manufacture of basic iron and steel, primary and semi-finished products 24101 | Steel | 66 | 31 | 100.0% | 10.1% |
| Retail sale of cosmetics in specialised stores 47723 | General wholesale & retail | 38 | 30 | 100.0% | -104.9% |
| Other support activities for animal husbandry 01629 | Agricultural support services | 46 | 30 | 100.0% | 14.6% |
| Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy 69200 | Specialized services | 58 | 30 | 100.0% | 41.8% |
| Activities of advertising agencies 73101 | Specialized services | 58 | 30 | 71.4% | 37.8% |
| Manufacture of noodles, instant noodles and vermicelli 10742 | Food | 67 | 30 | 100.0% | 12.9% |
| Wholesale of petroleum refinery products 46614 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 29 | 100.0% | — |
| Direct selling 47991 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 29 | 66.7% | — |
| Wholesale of fertilizers and agrochemicals 46692 | General wholesale & retail | 43 | 29 | 100.0% | 4.4% |
| Radio broadcasting (except online) 60101 | Media & publishing | 43 | 29 | 82.1% | 26.4% |
| Retail sale of other goods in non-specialised stores 47190 | General wholesale & retail | 50 | 29 | 90.9% | 82.9% |
| Technical vehicle inspection 71202 | Specialized services | 0 | 28 | 100.0% | — |
| Tour operator activities 79120 | Specialized services | 53 | 28 | 91.7% | 15.7% |
| Vocational secondary education 85220 | Specialized services | 0 | 27 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of jewellery in specialised stores 47732 | General wholesale & retail | 43 | 27 | 100.0% | 1.5% |
| Manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics and toilet preparations 20232 | Personal products | 66 | 27 | 100.0% | 7.2% |
| Convenience stores/minimarts 47113 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 26 | 50.0% | — |
| Document preparation and other specialized office support activities 82199 | Specialized services | 0 | 26 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of bricks, stone, lime, sand and concrete products 46631 | General wholesale & retail | 40 | 26 | 100.0% | 0.9% |
| Manufacture of wooden furniture 31001 | Furniture | 58 | 26 | 100.0% | 17.4% |
| Buying and selling of own non-residential real estate 68102 | Property development | 0 | 25 | 100.0% | — |
| Raising of swine (pigs) 01450 | Livestock | 73 | 25 | 100.0% | 11.9% |
| Retail sale of yarn and fabrics 47511 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 24 | 100.0% | — |
| Electrical installation 43210 | Construction contracting | 41 | 24 | 66.7% | 13.0% |
| Manufacture of frozen prepared meals 10751 | Food | 61 | 24 | 100.0% | 23.6% |
| Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software 46510 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 23 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of rubber and primary plastics 46693 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 23 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of animal feed 46206 | General wholesale & retail | 43 | 23 | 100.0% | 5.5% |
| Restaurant and food service activities 56101 | Restaurants | 44 | 23 | 100.0% | -11.7% |
| Other business support service activities 82990 | Specialized services | 54 | 23 | 100.0% | 23.1% |
| Wholesale of dairy products 46314 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 22 | 100.0% | — |
| Manufacture of mattress supports and mattresses 31003 | Furniture | 49 | 22 | 100.0% | 5.6% |
| Ventilation system installation 43223 | Construction contracting | 0 | 21 | 100.0% | — |
| Architectural activities and related consultancy 71101 | Specialized services | 0 | 21 | 75.0% | — |
| Construction of residential buildings 41001 | Construction contracting | 42 | 21 | 100.0% | 4.8% |
| Wholesale of household electrical and electronic appliances 46421 | General wholesale & retail | 34 | 20 | 100.0% | -1.3% |
| Slaughtering of animals (except poultry) 10111 | Food | 64 | 20 | 100.0% | -22.9% |
| Wholesale of timber and primary wood products 46632 | General wholesale & retail | 27 | 19 | 100.0% | 4.4% |
| Retail sale of alcoholic beverages in specialised stores 47221 | General wholesale & retail | 37 | 19 | 100.0% | 0.6% |
| Wholesale of other agricultural raw materials 46209 | General wholesale & retail | 42 | 19 | 100.0% | 4.0% |
| Manufacture of bottled purified drinking water and mineral water 11041 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 47 | 19 | 100.0% | -34.1% |
| Sale of used passenger cars, pickups, vans and similar light vehicles 45103 | Car & motorcycle dealers | 0 | 18 | 100.0% | — |
| Combined office administrative service activities 82110 | Specialized services | 52 | 18 | 100.0% | 18.3% |
| Other passenger transport by bus 49209 | Transportation & logistics | 0 | 17 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of gas and other fuels for household use in specialised stores 47735 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 17 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of new parts and accessories of motor vehicles 45302 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 17 | 100.0% | 2.9% |
| Construction of non-residential buildings 41002 | Construction contracting | 32 | 17 | 86.7% | 16.2% |
| Sawmilling of wood 16101 | Packaging & other production inputs | 54 | 17 | 100.0% | 3.2% |
| Hotels, resorts and serviced apartments 55101 | Hotels & tourism | 26 | 16 | 100.0% | -1.4% |
| Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores (service stations) 47300 | General wholesale & retail | 30 | 16 | 100.0% | 0.3% |
| Site preparation 43120 | Construction contracting | 0 | 15 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of computers and computer peripheral equipment in specialised stores 47411 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 15 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of new parts and accessories of motor vehicles 45301 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 15 | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods in specialised stores 47721 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 15 | 100.0% | 2.4% |
| Electric power generation and transmission 35101 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 59 | 15 | 92.0% | 51.4% |
| Wholesale of electronic equipment and parts 46521 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 14 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of pottery, glassware and kitchenware in specialised stores 47592 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 14 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of other construction materials in specialised stores 47524 | General wholesale & retail | 37 | 14 | 95.0% | 0.1% |
| Transport and handling of goods, including passengers 49323 | Transportation & logistics | 43 | 14 | 85.7% | 2.8% |
| Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods 46441 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 13 | 100.0% | — |
| Other road freight transport n.e.c. 49339 | Transportation & logistics | 22 | 13 | 100.0% | -3.9% |
| Extraction of gravel and sand 08103 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 48 | 13 | 100.0% | 1.4% |
| Retail sale of non-alcoholic beverages in specialised stores 47222 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 12 | 100.0% | — |
| Sale of motorcycles 45401 | Car & motorcycle dealers | 22 | 12 | 100.0% | 1.1% |
| Renting and operating of own or leased non-residential real estate 68104 | Property development | 28 | 12 | 100.0% | 3.7% |
| Sale of new passenger cars, pickups, vans and similar light vehicles 45101 | Car & motorcycle dealers | 32 | 12 | 100.0% | 2.0% |
| Maintenance and repair of engine systems and motor vehicle parts 45201 | Car & motorcycle repair | 37 | 12 | 100.0% | 14.2% |
| Manufacture of ice for consumption 10795 | Food | 61 | 12 | 100.0% | -5.8% |
| Non-specialised wholesale trade 46900 | General wholesale & retail | 45 | 11 | 100.0% | -0.7% |
| Other specialised construction activities 43909 | Construction contracting | 32 | 10 | 100.0% | 6.1% |
| Retail sale of household electrical appliances in specialised stores 47595 | General wholesale & retail | 39 | 10 | 100.0% | -2.6% |
| Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete 23953 | Packaging & other production inputs | 62 | 10 | 100.0% | -3.5% |
| Retail sale of household furniture in specialised stores 47591 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 8 | 100.0% | — |
| Hospital activities 86101 | Medical | 0 | 8 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of flowers, plants and related supplies in specialised stores 47733 | General wholesale & retail | 42 | 8 | 100.0% | 1.3% |
| Manufacture of energy drinks and electrolyte beverages 11044 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 0 | 7 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of other construction materials n.e.c. 46639 | General wholesale & retail | 29 | 7 | 100.0% | 2.5% |
| Rice milling 10611 | Food | 55 | 7 | 100.0% | 1.7% |
| Wholesale of alcoholic beverages 46321 | General wholesale & retail | 30 | — | — | 0.8% |
| Construction of roads, bridges and tunnels 42101 | Construction contracting | 36 | — | 0.0% | 17.2% |
| Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard 17020 | Paper & printing materials | 38 | — | — | -5.0% |
| Wholesale of paddy and other grains 46201 | General wholesale & retail | 42 | — | 50.0% | 2.3% |
| Transport management activities 52291 | Transportation & logistics | 43 | — | — | 2.8% |
| Wholesale of construction materials, metal products and plumbing equipment on a fee or contract basis 46107 | General wholesale & retail | 44 | — | — | 1.8% |
| Support activities for crop production 01619 | Agricultural support services | 45 | — | — | 8.4% |
| Manufacture of other refined petroleum products 19209 | Petrochemicals & chemicals | 50 | — | — | 17.4% |
| Foreign exchange activities 66123 | Banking, investment & insurance | 51 | — | — | 25.8% |
| Culture of ornamental freshwater animals 03225 | Fishery & aquaculture | 51 | — | — | -356.2% |
| Raising of other animals n.e.c. 01499 | Livestock | 56 | — | — | 9.6% |
| Production of other meat and poultry products 10139 | Food | 56 | — | — | 22.4% |
| Temporary employment agency activities 78200 | Specialized services | 56 | — | — | 23.8% |
| Manufacture of gas 35201 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 56 | — | — | 95.7% |
| Materials recovery 38300 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 57 | — | — | 2.1% |
| Manufacture of other cereal products 10619 | Food | 58 | — | — | 12.6% |
| Manufacture of ready-to-cook and perishable foods 10794 | Food | 60 | — | — | -202.9% |
| Manufacture of plastic packaging products 22220 | Packaging & other production inputs | 61 | — | — | 0.2% |
| Support activities for other mining and quarrying 09900 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 61 | — | — | 6.9% |
| Manufacture of other made-up textile articles (except apparel) 13929 | Apparel | 62 | — | — | 6.6% |
| Other processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables 10309 | Food | 64 | — | — | 44.3% |
| Production of fruit and vegetable juices 10303 | Food | 65 | — | — | 2.8% |
| Production of fish sauce and fermented aquatic products 10293 | Food | 68 | — | — | 24.5% |
| Manufacture of other products of wood and cork n.e.c. 16299 | Packaging & other production inputs | 68 | — | — | 83.0% |
| Other printing n.e.c. 18119 | Paper & printing materials | 68 | — | — | 14.9% |
| Manufacture of other electronic and electric wires and cables 27320 | Industrial materials & machinery | 69 | — | — | 1.5% |
| Manufacture of rubber sheets and block rubber 22191 | Packaging & other production inputs | 69 | — | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| Manufacture of metal structural products for construction 25111 | Steel | 69 | — | — | 2.7% |
| Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes 23951 | Construction materials | 69 | — | — | 4.7% |
| Quarrying of stone for construction 08101 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 73 | — | — | 32.5% |
| Manufacture of medicinal products from plants and animals 21002 | Pharmaceuticals | 76 | — | — | 65.0% |
| Manufacture of distilled spirits 11011 | Alcoholic beverages | 78 | — | — | 31.2% |
Business types follow the Thailand Standard Industrial Classification (5-digit TSIC); 936 types have scores.
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How to read the scores
- Opportunity index (0–100): higher means more business opportunity. It combines market size, competition and market conditions with industry factors such as labour and invested capital.
- Risk index (0–100): higher means higher business risk, e.g. lower survival rates and more volatile performance.
- “—” means DBD gives no score because there are too few firms of that kind in the province.
Data as of 1 March 2022 · Source: Department of Business Development, DBD DataWarehouse+
Scores published by Thailand's DBD, compiled and translated by Thaiershou. For reference only, not investment advice.