Sakon Nakhon: business opportunity & risk index
沙功那空府 · สกลนคร · Northeast
Top-opportunity industryIndustrial productsOpportunity 73
Highest-risk industryOther businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)Risk 69
Province at a glance
GPP (THB million)55,634Rank 48 of 77
Income per head (THB/yr)68,887Rank 64 of 77
Population807,617Rank 30 of 77
Visitors1,343,345Rank 52 of 77
Scores for the 12 industries
| Industry | Opportunity | Risk | National rank | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial products | 73 | 26 | 6/77 | 75 | — | — |
| Technology products | 72 | 42 | 5/47 | 74 | — | — |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 72 | 69 | 4/76 | 73 | — | — |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 71 | 15 | 30/77 | 76 | 76 | 72 |
| Consumer products | 65 | 25 | 30/74 | 69 | — | — |
| Agribusiness | 64 | 20 | 12/76 | 65 | — | — |
| Other services | 57 | 18 | 23/77 | 59 | 49 | — |
| Wholesale & retail | 53 | 13 | 23/77 | 55 | 55 | 50 |
| Transportation & logistics | 49 | 27 | 26/77 | 50 | — | — |
| Financials | 45 | 27 | 41/72 | 49 | — | — |
| Property & construction | 39 | 12 | 64/77 | 41 | 39 | — |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 39 | 18 | 37/76 | 42 | 35 | — |
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% | 91.7% | 91.7% | 83.3% | 81.8% | — | 100.0% |
| Consumer products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Industrial products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88.2% | 88.2% | 88.2% | — | — |
| Technology products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Property & construction | 100.0% | 99.0% | 95.3% | 92.7% | 89.1% | 89.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Transportation & logistics | 100.0% | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% | — | — |
| Wholesale & retail | 99.5% | 97.6% | 95.3% | 93.4% | 88.2% | 88.2% | — | — |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 100.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 92.0% | 88.0% | 87.5% | 100.0% | — |
| Financials | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.7% | 91.7% | — | — |
| Other services | 99.1% | 96.3% | 92.6% | 86.1% | 81.5% | 81.5% | — | — |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66.7% | 50.0% | 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 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Livestock | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fishery & aquaculture | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mixed farming | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Agricultural support services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Forestry, logging & hunting | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.7% | 91.7% | 83.3% | 81.8% | — | 100.0% |
| Food | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | 100.0% |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 100.0% | 100.0% | 85.7% | 85.7% | 71.4% | 71.4% | — | — |
| Alcoholic beverages | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Consumer products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Personal products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Musical instruments & sporting goods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Games & toys | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pharmaceuticals | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tobacco products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Industrial products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88.2% | 88.2% | 88.2% | — | — |
| Automotive | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auto parts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Transport equipment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Industrial materials & machinery | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 75.0% | 75.0% | 75.0% | — | — |
| Packaging & other production inputs | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Paper & printing materials | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Petrochemicals & chemicals | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steel | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Construction materials | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 75.0% | 75.0% | 75.0% | — | — |
| Technology products | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Electronic components | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Technology equipment | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Property & construction | 100.0% | 99.0% | 95.3% | 92.7% | 89.1% | 89.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Construction contracting | 100.0% | 99.4% | 95.4% | 92.5% | 89.0% | 89.0% | — | — |
| Property development | 100.0% | 94.7% | 94.7% | 94.7% | 89.5% | 88.9% | 100.0% | — |
| Transportation & logistics | 100.0% | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% | — | — |
| Transportation & logistics | 100.0% | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% | — | — |
| Wholesale & retail | 99.5% | 97.6% | 95.3% | 93.4% | 88.2% | 88.2% | — | — |
| General wholesale & retail | 99.5% | 97.3% | 94.7% | 93.6% | 88.8% | 88.8% | — | — |
| Car & motorcycle dealers | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92.0% | 84.0% | 84.0% | — | — |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 100.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 92.0% | 88.0% | 87.5% | 100.0% | — |
| Hotels & tourism | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Restaurants | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Recreation | 100.0% | 92.9% | 92.9% | 85.7% | 78.6% | 78.6% | — | — |
| Financials | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.7% | 91.7% | — | — |
| Banking, investment & insurance | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.7% | 91.7% | — | — |
| Other services | 99.1% | 96.3% | 92.6% | 86.1% | 81.5% | 81.5% | — | — |
| Medical | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 75.0% | 75.0% | — | — |
| Media & publishing | 98.2% | 96.4% | 91.1% | 82.1% | 76.8% | 76.8% | — | — |
| Specialized services | 100.0% | 95.7% | 93.6% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.2% | — | — |
| Machinery repair & installation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Car & motorcycle repair | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | — |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66.7% | 50.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66.7% | 50.0% | 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% | 2.9% | 2.0 |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 2,464,037national market | 0.006 | 83.3% | -4.9% | 11.0 |
| Consumer products | 1,624,101national market | 0.014 | 100.0% | 1.5% | 11.5 |
| Industrial products | 12,058,429national market | 0.021 | 88.2% | 3.1% | 7.1 |
| Technology products | 1,054,695national market | 0.050 | 100.0% | 36.4% | 4.0 |
| Property & construction | 3,485 | 0.037 | 89.1% | 5.6% | 4.7 |
| Transportation & logistics | 70 | 0.174 | 87.5% | 2.7% | 3.2 |
| Wholesale & retail | 27,727 | 0.015 | 88.2% | 1.1% | 6.9 |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 178 | 0.103 | 88.0% | -4.9% | 5.7 |
| Financials | 22 | 0.121 | 91.7% | 33.2% | 12.3 |
| Other services | 410 | 0.052 | 81.5% | 6.2% | 2.5 |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 766,468national market | 0.025 | 66.7% | 14.9% | 1.8 |
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% | 2.9% | 2.0 | 65 | 20 |
| Crop farming | 25,961 | 0.093 | 100.0% | 2.8% | 1.0 | 68 | 10 |
| Livestock | 196,163 | 0.067 | — | -8.5% | 1.5 | 65 | — |
| Agricultural support services | 8,922 | 0.067 | — | 86.6% | 2.9 | 76 | — |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 2,464,037 | 0.006 | 81.8% | -2.0% | 9.6 | 76 | 18 |
| Food | 2,122,104 | 0.008 | 100.0% | -2.2% | 15.3 | 66 | 6 |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 138,421 | 0.066 | 71.4% | 0.6% | 3.4 | 51 | 21 |
| Alcoholic beverages | 203,512 | 0.083 | — | 7.2% | 1.0 | 69 | — |
| Consumer products | 1,624,101 | 0.014 | 100.0% | 1.5% | 11.5 | 69 | 25 |
| Apparel | 379,498 | 0.005 | 100.0% | 1.5% | 3.6 | 69 | 38 |
| Furniture | 66,257 | 0.011 | 100.0% | -12.8% | 2.5 | 60 | 34 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 326,890 | 0.136 | — | 29.0% | 62.6 | 75 | — |
| Industrial products | 12,058,429 | 0.021 | 88.2% | 3.1% | 7.1 | 75 | 26 |
| Automotive | 1,880,836 | 0.099 | — | 5.1% | 1.8 | 81 | — |
| Industrial materials & machinery | 1,074,819 | 0.024 | 75.0% | -13.6% | 2.0 | 73 | 28 |
| Packaging & other production inputs | 1,149,959 | 0.006 | 100.0% | 2.9% | 13.3 | 79 | 10 |
| Paper & printing materials | 383,010 | 0.021 | — | 7.7% | 0.8 | 73 | — |
| Petrochemicals & chemicals | 4,363,902 | 0.134 | — | 13.7% | 3.0 | 80 | — |
| Steel | 1,551,605 | 0.055 | 100.0% | 4.9% | 4.9 | 81 | 15 |
| Construction materials | 147,035 | 0.014 | 75.0% | 2.4% | 8.3 | 53 | 19 |
| Technology products | 1,054,695 | 0.050 | 100.0% | 36.4% | 4.0 | 74 | 42 |
| Technology equipment | 554,616 | 0.159 | 100.0% | 36.4% | 4.0 | 79 | 20 |
| Property & construction | 3,485 | 0.037 | 89.0% | 5.8% | 4.5 | 41 | 13 |
| Construction contracting | 3,419 | 0.038 | 89.0% | 6.1% | 4.1 | 40 | 12 |
| Property development | 65 | 0.082 | 88.9% | -9.0% | 10.9 | 30 | 16 |
| Transportation & logistics | 70 | 0.174 | 87.5% | 2.7% | 3.2 | 50 | 27 |
| Transportation & logistics | 70 | 0.174 | 87.5% | 2.7% | 3.2 | 50 | 19 |
| Wholesale & retail | 27,727 | 0.015 | 88.2% | 1.2% | 6.6 | 55 | 13 |
| General wholesale & retail | 19,149 | 0.018 | 88.8% | 1.1% | 3.9 | 55 | 10 |
| Car & motorcycle dealers | 8,578 | 0.067 | 84.0% | 1.3% | 43.7 | 48 | 13 |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 178 | 0.103 | 87.5% | -2.2% | 4.2 | 42 | 18 |
| Hotels & tourism | 97 | 0.202 | 100.0% | -4.2% | 6.9 | 45 | 13 |
| Restaurants | 76 | 0.239 | 100.0% | 2.0% | 2.0 | 43 | 13 |
| Recreation | 5 | 0.214 | 78.6% | -16.7% | 1.9 | 44 | 27 |
| Financials | 22 | 0.121 | 91.7% | 33.2% | 12.3 | 49 | 27 |
| Banking, investment & insurance | 22 | 0.121 | 91.7% | 33.2% | 12.3 | 48 | 23 |
| Other services | 410 | 0.052 | 81.5% | 7.7% | 2.2 | 59 | 18 |
| Medical | 100 | 0.306 | 75.0% | 3.2% | 10.4 | 45 | 15 |
| Media & publishing | 11 | 0.073 | 76.8% | 26.0% | 0.9 | 67 | 30 |
| Specialized services | 281 | 0.070 | 87.2% | 8.9% | 2.4 | 59 | 14 |
| Car & motorcycle repair | 18 | 0.445 | 100.0% | 3.4% | 0.8 | 48 | 10 |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 766,468 | 0.025 | 50.0% | 14.9% | 1.3 | 73 | 75 |
| Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 766,468 | 0.025 | 50.0% | 14.9% | 1.3 | 82 | 72 |
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 | 2,464,037 | 0.006 | — | -0.3% | 34.9 | 76 | — |
| Food | 2,122,104 | 0.008 | — | -0.3% | 34.9 | 66 | — |
| Consumer products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Industrial products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Technology products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Property & construction | 3,485 | 0.037 | 100.0% | 4.9% | 40.1 | 39 | 4 |
| Construction contracting | 3,419 | 0.038 | — | 4.9% | 43.0 | 38 | — |
| Transportation & logistics | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wholesale & retail | 27,727 | 0.015 | — | 1.3% | 32.0 | 55 | — |
| General wholesale & retail | 19,149 | 0.018 | — | 1.0% | 21.3 | 55 | — |
| Car & motorcycle dealers | 8,578 | 0.067 | — | 1.6% | 64.3 | 47 | — |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 178 | 0.103 | 100.0% | -45.3% | 130.5 | 35 | 14 |
| Hotels & tourism | 97 | 0.202 | 100.0% | -45.3% | 130.5 | 37 | 13 |
| Financials | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other services | 410 | 0.052 | — | -48.4% | 39.2 | 49 | — |
| Specialized services | 281 | 0.070 | — | -48.4% | 39.2 | 48 | — |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | 2,464,037 | 0.006 | 100.0% | -572,946.5% | 33.2 | 72 | 9 |
| Food | 2,122,104 | 0.008 | 100.0% | -572,946.5% | 33.2 | 62 | 4 |
| Consumer products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Industrial products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Technology products | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Property & construction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Transportation & logistics | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wholesale & retail | 27,727 | 0.015 | — | -1.9% | 111.2 | 50 | — |
| Car & motorcycle dealers | 8,578 | 0.067 | — | -1.9% | 111.2 | 43 | — |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Financials | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | 65 | 4 | 41 | 21 | 39 | 0 |
| Food & beverage manufacturing | 100 | 100 | 0 | 88 | 24 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 17 |
| Consumer products | 66 | 100 | 33 | 87 | 25 | 35 | 22 | 52 | 0 |
| Industrial products | 100 | 100 | 33 | 82 | 15 | 41 | 12 | 55 | 12 |
| Technology products | 43 | 99 | 33 | 92 | 9 | 100 | 44 | 81 | 0 |
| Property & construction | 0 | 100 | 100 | 82 | 10 | 52 | 21 | 3 | 11 |
| Transportation & logistics | 0 | 69 | 0 | 74 | 7 | 40 | 38 | 30 | 12 |
| Wholesale & retail | 1 | 99 | 0 | 60 | 15 | 33 | 16 | 10 | 12 |
| Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 0 | 93 | 100 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 43 | 0 | 12 |
| Financials | 0 | 85 | 100 | 55 | 27 | 100 | 67 | 5 | 8 |
| Other services | 0 | 99 | 33 | 29 | 5 | 54 | 26 | 8 | 19 |
| Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 31 | 100 | 33 | 77 | 4 | 90 | 74 | 100 | 33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | Industrial products | 80 | 0 | 10/34 | — | 0.099 | 5.1% |
| Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 80 | 67 | 1/76 | 66.7% | 0.025 | 14.9% |
| Petrochemicals & chemicals | Industrial products | 79 | 0 | 13/72 | — | 0.134 | 13.7% |
| Steel | Industrial products | 79 | 15 | 13/77 | 100.0% | 0.055 | 4.9% |
| Technology equipment | Technology products | 78 | 20 | 1/27 | 100.0% | 0.159 | 36.4% |
| Agricultural support services | Agribusiness | 76 | 0 | 4/56 | — | 0.067 | 86.6% |
| Packaging & other production inputs | Industrial products | 76 | 10 | 4/76 | 100.0% | 0.006 | 2.9% |
| Industrial materials & machinery | Industrial products | 73 | 28 | 25/64 | 75.0% | 0.024 | -13.6% |
| Paper & printing materials | Industrial products | 72 | 0 | 12/72 | — | 0.021 | 7.7% |
| Alcoholic beverages | Food & beverage manufacturing | 69 | 0 | 11/55 | — | 0.083 | 7.2% |
| Crop farming | Agribusiness | 68 | 10 | 16/70 | 100.0% | 0.093 | 2.8% |
| Apparel | Consumer products | 68 | 38 | 13/67 | 100.0% | 0.005 | 1.5% |
| Media & publishing | Other services | 67 | 30 | 3/74 | 76.8% | 0.073 | 26.0% |
| Livestock | Agribusiness | 65 | 0 | 24/70 | — | 0.067 | -8.5% |
| Pharmaceuticals | Consumer products | 63 | 0 | 22/56 | — | 0.136 | 29.0% |
| Food | Food & beverage manufacturing | 62 | 5 | 36/77 | 100.0% | 0.008 | -5.1% |
| Furniture | Consumer products | 59 | 34 | 21/58 | 100.0% | 0.011 | -12.8% |
| Specialized services | Other services | 57 | 14 | 22/77 | 87.2% | 0.070 | 6.7% |
| General wholesale & retail | Wholesale & retail | 54 | 10 | 23/77 | 88.8% | 0.018 | 1.1% |
| Construction materials | Industrial products | 51 | 19 | 47/75 | 75.0% | 0.014 | 2.4% |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | Food & beverage manufacturing | 50 | 21 | 60/73 | 71.4% | 0.066 | 0.6% |
| Transportation & logistics | Transportation & logistics | 49 | 19 | 27/77 | 87.5% | 0.174 | 2.7% |
| Car & motorcycle repair | Other services | 47 | 10 | 39/65 | 100.0% | 0.445 | 3.4% |
| Banking, investment & insurance | Financials | 46 | 23 | 41/72 | 91.7% | 0.121 | 33.2% |
| Recreation | Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 44 | 27 | 21/47 | 78.6% | 0.214 | -16.7% |
| Medical | Other services | 43 | 15 | 26/47 | 75.0% | 0.306 | 3.2% |
| Hotels & tourism | Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 42 | 13 | 19/72 | 100.0% | 0.202 | -8.3% |
| Restaurants | Hotels, restaurants & leisure | 42 | 13 | 49/68 | 100.0% | 0.239 | 2.0% |
| Construction contracting | Property & construction | 39 | 11 | 67/77 | 89.0% | 0.038 | 5.9% |
| Car & motorcycle dealers | Wholesale & retail | 38 | 13 | 47/77 | 84.0% | 0.067 | 1.0% |
| Property development | Property & construction | 28 | 17 | 66/73 | 89.5% | 0.082 | -9.0% |
Highest-risk business types
| Business type | Sub-industry | Opportunity | Risk | 5-yr survival | Avg. net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail sale of electric lighting equipment in specialised stores 47593 | General wholesale & retail | 48 | 67 | 50.0% | 26.9% |
| Wholesale of paddy and other grains 46201 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 45 | 75.0% | — |
| Other construction installation n.e.c. 43299 | Construction contracting | 0 | 44 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software 46510 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 43 | 100.0% | — |
| Legal activities 69100 | Specialized services | 0 | 41 | 100.0% | — |
| Warehousing and storage of other goods n.e.c. 52109 | Transportation & logistics | 0 | 39 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods 46441 | General wholesale & retail | 34 | 38 | 33.3% | 4.4% |
| Wholesale of liquid fuels 46612 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 36 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of waste and scrap for recycling 46695 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 36 | 50.0% | — |
| Grocery stores 47114 | General wholesale & retail | 40 | 36 | 100.0% | 11.6% |
| Manufacture of data communication equipment for electronic signal transmission over wire or broadcast 26303 | Technology equipment | 56 | 36 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
| Other specialized design activities 74109 | Specialized services | 0 | 34 | 100.0% | — |
| Manufacture of engines and turbines (except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines) 28110 | Industrial materials & machinery | 63 | 34 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
| Retail sale of bakery products in specialised stores 47215 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 33 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of other food in specialised stores n.e.c. 47219 | General wholesale & retail | 42 | 33 | 100.0% | 4.5% |
| Tour operator activities 79120 | Specialized services | 0 | 32 | 100.0% | — |
| Other business support service activities 82990 | Specialized services | 0 | 32 | 100.0% | — |
| Manufacture of bricks 23921 | Construction materials | 57 | 32 | 100.0% | 6.1% |
| Wholesale of telephones and telecommunication equipment 46522 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 31 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of non-alcoholic beverages 46322 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 30 | 100.0% | — |
Highest-opportunity business types
| Business type | Sub-industry | Opportunity | Risk | 5-yr survival | Avg. net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of refined sugar 10722 | Food | 75 | — | — | 85.9% |
| Manufacture of medicinal products from plants and animals 21002 | Pharmaceuticals | 74 | — | — | 29.0% |
| Manufacture of metal structural products for construction 25111 | Steel | 68 | — | — | 9.0% |
| Manufacture of pulp 17011 | Paper & printing materials | 67 | — | — | 11.4% |
| Manufacture of plastic packaging products 22220 | Packaging & other production inputs | 67 | 16 | 100.0% | 2.5% |
| Manufacture of distilled spirits 11011 | Alcoholic beverages | 66 | — | — | 7.1% |
| Manufacture of passenger cars 29102 | Automotive | 66 | — | — | 5.1% |
| Manufacture of other fabricated metal products 25999 | Steel | 65 | — | — | 14.6% |
| Processing of coffee 10761 | Food | 64 | — | — | 6.2% |
| Weaving of fabrics from synthetic fibres 13122 | Apparel | 64 | — | — | 0.2% |
| Other printing n.e.c. 18119 | Paper & printing materials | 63 | — | — | 6.7% |
| Manufacture of engines and turbines (except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines) 28110 | Industrial materials & machinery | 63 | 34 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
| Manufacture of outerwear 14112 | Apparel | 62 | — | — | 1.5% |
| Manufacture of finished plastic products 22230 | Packaging & other production inputs | 61 | — | — | 0.4% |
| Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains 35202 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 61 | — | — | 13.9% |
| Manufacture of yoghurt and soured milk 10504 | Food | 61 | — | — | 2.6% |
| Manufacture of agricultural and forestry tractors 28211 | Industrial materials & machinery | 61 | 19 | 100.0% | -21.2% |
| Electric power generation and transmission 35101 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 61 | 29 | 66.7% | 57.7% |
| Manufacture of other plastic products 22299 | Packaging & other production inputs | 60 | — | — | 3.4% |
| Manufacture of chemical fertilizers 20121 | Petrochemicals & chemicals | 60 | — | — | 13.7% |
Show all 150 business types in this province
| Business type | Sub-industry | Opportunity | Risk | 5-yr survival | Avg. net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail sale of electric lighting equipment in specialised stores 47593 | General wholesale & retail | 48 | 67 | 50.0% | 26.9% |
| Wholesale of paddy and other grains 46201 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 45 | 75.0% | — |
| Other construction installation n.e.c. 43299 | Construction contracting | 0 | 44 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software 46510 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 43 | 100.0% | — |
| Legal activities 69100 | Specialized services | 0 | 41 | 100.0% | — |
| Warehousing and storage of other goods n.e.c. 52109 | Transportation & logistics | 0 | 39 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods 46441 | General wholesale & retail | 34 | 38 | 33.3% | 4.4% |
| Wholesale of liquid fuels 46612 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 36 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of waste and scrap for recycling 46695 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 36 | 50.0% | — |
| Grocery stores 47114 | General wholesale & retail | 40 | 36 | 100.0% | 11.6% |
| Manufacture of data communication equipment for electronic signal transmission over wire or broadcast 26303 | Technology equipment | 56 | 36 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
| Other specialized design activities 74109 | Specialized services | 0 | 34 | 100.0% | — |
| Manufacture of engines and turbines (except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines) 28110 | Industrial materials & machinery | 63 | 34 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
| Retail sale of bakery products in specialised stores 47215 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 33 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of other food in specialised stores n.e.c. 47219 | General wholesale & retail | 42 | 33 | 100.0% | 4.5% |
| Tour operator activities 79120 | Specialized services | 0 | 32 | 100.0% | — |
| Other business support service activities 82990 | Specialized services | 0 | 32 | 100.0% | — |
| Manufacture of bricks 23921 | Construction materials | 57 | 32 | 100.0% | 6.1% |
| Wholesale of telephones and telecommunication equipment 46522 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 31 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of non-alcoholic beverages 46322 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 30 | 100.0% | — |
| Other management consultancy activities n.e.c. 70209 | Specialized services | 52 | 30 | 80.0% | 24.1% |
| Radio broadcasting (except online) 60101 | Media & publishing | 55 | 30 | 77.4% | 33.0% |
| Other credit granting n.e.c. 64929 | Banking, investment & insurance | 32 | 29 | 100.0% | 28.0% |
| Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy 69200 | Specialized services | 38 | 29 | 100.0% | 24.5% |
| Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery 28199 | Industrial materials & machinery | 53 | 29 | 100.0% | 5.0% |
| Manufacture of furniture of other materials (except stone, concrete or ceramic) 31009 | Furniture | 60 | 29 | 100.0% | -12.8% |
| Electric power generation and transmission 35101 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 61 | 29 | 66.7% | 57.7% |
| Wholesale of other food products 46319 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 28 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of cosmetics in specialised stores 47723 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 28 | 100.0% | — |
| Sports club activities 93120 | Recreation | 0 | 28 | 100.0% | — |
| Architectural activities and related consultancy 71101 | Specialized services | 0 | 28 | 50.0% | — |
| Retail sale of alcoholic beverages in specialised stores 47221 | General wholesale & retail | 39 | 28 | 75.0% | 0.9% |
| Retail sale of jewellery in specialised stores 47732 | General wholesale & retail | 42 | 28 | 100.0% | -1.5% |
| Other processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables 10309 | Food | 48 | 28 | 100.0% | -9.3% |
| Custom tailoring of clothing 14120 | Apparel | 56 | 28 | 100.0% | 3.7% |
| Wholesale of electronic equipment and parts 46521 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 27 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of other construction materials n.e.c. 46639 | General wholesale & retail | 38 | 27 | 33.3% | 1.6% |
| Wholesale of general merchandise on a fee or contract basis 46109 | General wholesale & retail | 40 | 27 | 100.0% | -2.1% |
| Manufacture of bottled purified drinking water and mineral water 11041 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 49 | 27 | 71.4% | 0.6% |
| Machining of metal 25922 | Steel | 55 | 27 | 100.0% | -83.5% |
| Renting and operating of own or leased residential real estate 68103 | Property development | 14 | 26 | 100.0% | -7.2% |
| Convenience stores/minimarts 47113 | General wholesale & retail | 30 | 26 | 66.7% | 10.7% |
| Dental activities 86203 | Medical | 0 | 25 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of fertilizers and agrochemicals 46692 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 25 | 100.0% | 2.1% |
| Retail sale of telecommunication equipment in specialised stores 47413 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 25 | 100.0% | 4.0% |
| Renting and operating of own or leased non-residential real estate 68104 | Property development | 16 | 24 | 83.3% | -18.4% |
| Technical vehicle inspection 71202 | Specialized services | 0 | 23 | 100.0% | — |
| Buying and selling of own non-residential real estate 68102 | Property development | 42 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
| Manufacture of other structural metal products 25119 | Steel | 50 | 23 | 100.0% | 4.8% |
| Sale of new passenger cars, pickups, vans and similar light vehicles 45101 | Car & motorcycle dealers | 34 | 22 | 75.0% | 1.1% |
| Transport and handling of goods, including passengers 49323 | Transportation & logistics | 36 | 22 | 75.0% | -4.1% |
| Combined office administrative service activities 82110 | Specialized services | 46 | 22 | 75.0% | 22.0% |
| Construction of residential buildings 41001 | Construction contracting | 26 | 21 | 100.0% | 10.4% |
| Retail sale of new parts and accessories of motor vehicles 45302 | General wholesale & retail | 27 | 21 | 66.7% | 3.8% |
| Wholesale of other machinery and equipment 46599 | General wholesale & retail | 38 | 21 | 83.3% | 6.1% |
| General cleaning of buildings 81210 | Specialized services | 48 | 21 | 100.0% | 12.8% |
| Wholesale of iron, steel and non-ferrous metals 46622 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 20 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of timber and primary wood products 46632 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 20 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of rice and rice milling products in specialised stores 47214 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 20 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of household textile goods in specialised stores 47512 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 20 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods in specialised stores 47721 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 20 | 85.7% | 4.4% |
| Other road freight transport n.e.c. 49339 | Transportation & logistics | 40 | 20 | 100.0% | 5.6% |
| Retail sale of computers and computer peripheral equipment in specialised stores 47411 | General wholesale & retail | 41 | 20 | 90.0% | 2.0% |
| Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes 23951 | Construction materials | 60 | 20 | 66.7% | 1.8% |
| Construction of utility systems, facilities (except industrial plant buildings) and other civil engineering projects related to water 42901 | Construction contracting | 0 | 19 | 100.0% | — |
| Direct selling 47991 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 19 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of other agricultural raw materials 46209 | General wholesale & retail | 39 | 19 | 83.3% | 0.8% |
| Manufacture of structural metal for building construction 25112 | Steel | 53 | 19 | 100.0% | 4.5% |
| Manufacture of agricultural and forestry tractors 28211 | Industrial materials & machinery | 61 | 19 | 100.0% | -21.2% |
| Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores 47640 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 18 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of dairy products 46314 | General wholesale & retail | 24 | 18 | 100.0% | 0.4% |
| Sale of used passenger cars, pickups, vans and similar light vehicles 45103 | Car & motorcycle dealers | 24 | 18 | 100.0% | 1.0% |
| Sale of motorcycles 45401 | Car & motorcycle dealers | 24 | 18 | 83.3% | 0.6% |
| Hotels, resorts and serviced apartments 55101 | Hotels & tourism | 27 | 18 | 100.0% | -8.7% |
| Restaurant and food service activities 56101 | Restaurants | 31 | 18 | 100.0% | 1.8% |
| Wholesale of rubber and primary plastics 46693 | General wholesale & retail | 41 | 18 | 100.0% | 1.2% |
| Wholesale of alcoholic beverages 46321 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 17 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of household electrical appliances in specialised stores 47595 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 17 | 100.0% | — |
| Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies 46530 | General wholesale & retail | 32 | 17 | 80.0% | 1.4% |
| Non-specialised wholesale trade 46900 | General wholesale & retail | 45 | 17 | 83.3% | 0.7% |
| Electrical installation 43210 | Construction contracting | 40 | 16 | 85.7% | 10.2% |
| Manufacture of plastic packaging products 22220 | Packaging & other production inputs | 67 | 16 | 100.0% | 2.5% |
| Specialized medical clinic activities 86202 | Medical | 0 | 15 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of other goods in non-specialised stores 47190 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 15 | 100.0% | 1.4% |
| Retail sale of other construction materials in specialised stores 47524 | General wholesale & retail | 37 | 15 | 89.5% | 1.2% |
| Wholesale of household electrical and electronic appliances 46421 | General wholesale & retail | 39 | 15 | 100.0% | 1.3% |
| Activities of advertising agencies 73101 | Specialized services | 49 | 15 | 72.7% | 28.3% |
| Retail sale of watches, spectacles and photographic equipment in specialised stores 47731 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 14 | 100.0% | — |
| Maintenance and repair of engine systems and motor vehicle parts 45201 | Car & motorcycle repair | 0 | 14 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of flowers, plants and related supplies in specialised stores 47733 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 14 | 100.0% | 1.9% |
| Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores (service stations) 47300 | General wholesale & retail | 37 | 14 | 100.0% | 0.9% |
| Wholesale of books, newspapers and stationery 46431 | General wholesale & retail | 28 | 13 | 100.0% | 5.8% |
| Construction of non-residential buildings 41002 | Construction contracting | 33 | 13 | 86.8% | 5.8% |
| Manufacture of cassava starch 10622 | Food | 46 | 13 | 100.0% | -572,946.5% |
| Sawmilling of wood 16101 | Packaging & other production inputs | 53 | 13 | 100.0% | 2.0% |
| Wholesale of other household goods n.e.c. 46499 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 12 | 100.0% | — |
| Private security activities 80100 | Specialized services | 0 | 12 | 100.0% | — |
| Retail sale of household furniture in specialised stores 47591 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 11 | 100.0% | — |
| Renting and leasing of passenger cars, pickups, vans and similar light motor vehicles 77101 | Specialized services | 0 | 10 | 100.0% | — |
| Manufacture of ice for consumption 10795 | Food | 50 | 10 | 100.0% | -3.0% |
| Wholesale of new parts and accessories of motor vehicles 45301 | General wholesale & retail | 0 | 8 | 100.0% | — |
| Construction of roads, bridges and tunnels 42101 | Construction contracting | 24 | 8 | 100.0% | 2.5% |
| Retail sale of stationery and office supplies in specialised stores 47612 | General wholesale & retail | 29 | 8 | 100.0% | 7.1% |
| Other specialised construction activities 43909 | Construction contracting | 33 | 8 | 96.2% | 6.1% |
| Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete 23953 | Packaging & other production inputs | 60 | 8 | 100.0% | 3.8% |
| Retail sale of non-alcoholic beverages in specialised stores 47222 | General wholesale & retail | 43 | 7 | 100.0% | 1.0% |
| Supermarkets 47111 | General wholesale & retail | 21 | — | — | -0.8% |
| Retail sale of new parts and accessories of motorcycles 45403 | General wholesale & retail | 36 | — | — | 1.5% |
| Retail sale of gas and other fuels for household use in specialised stores 47735 | General wholesale & retail | 36 | — | — | 2.1% |
| Wholesale of cosmetics 46443 | General wholesale & retail | 37 | — | — | -51.6% |
| Risk and damage evaluation 66210 | Banking, investment & insurance | 37 | — | 100.0% | 40.0% |
| Financial leasing of consumer goods 64913 | Banking, investment & insurance | 38 | — | — | -479.4% |
| Retail sale of various construction materials, including do-it-yourself materials and tools, in specialised stores 47525 | General wholesale & retail | 39 | — | — | 13.6% |
| Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores 47211 | General wholesale & retail | 40 | — | — | 3.2% |
| Beauty care, manicure and pedicure activities 96104 | Specialized services | 41 | — | — | -258.5% |
| Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. 42909 | Construction contracting | 42 | — | — | 13.4% |
| Wholesale of yarn and fabrics 46411 | General wholesale & retail | 42 | — | — | 4.5% |
| Beverage serving activities, mainly non-alcoholic beverages, on premises 56302 | Restaurants | 43 | — | — | -7.9% |
| Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. 10799 | Food | 46 | — | — | -690.2% |
| Construction of utility projects for electric power transmission lines and communication lines 42202 | Construction contracting | 48 | — | — | 43.7% |
| Raising of other animals n.e.c. 01499 | Livestock | 49 | — | — | -8.5% |
| Production of sausages, meatballs and similar products from meat and poultry 10132 | Food | 50 | — | — | -1.4% |
| Rice milling 10611 | Food | 51 | — | — | 0.6% |
| Manufacture of sportswear 14115 | Apparel | 52 | — | — | 1.5% |
| Credit granting for commerce and investment 64921 | Banking, investment & insurance | 52 | — | — | 29.1% |
| Organization of conventions 82301 | Specialized services | 52 | — | — | 21.6% |
| Manufacture of fruit wine (except grape wine) 11022 | Alcoholic beverages | 52 | — | — | 7.5% |
| Support activities for crop production 01619 | Agricultural support services | 53 | — | — | 86.6% |
| Manufacture of cassava chips and pellets 10621 | Food | 53 | — | — | 0.0% |
| Other plant cultivation, breeding and propagation 01302 | Crop farming | 54 | — | — | 2.8% |
| Computer hardware consultancy activities 62021 | Media & publishing | 55 | — | — | 26.5% |
| Production of nut products 10307 | Food | 56 | — | — | -56.1% |
| Printing of labels 18112 | Paper & printing materials | 57 | — | — | 10.9% |
| Manufacture of builders' carpentry and joinery 16220 | Construction materials | 59 | — | — | 14.4% |
| Manufacture of other plastic products 22299 | Packaging & other production inputs | 60 | — | — | 3.4% |
| Manufacture of chemical fertilizers 20121 | Petrochemicals & chemicals | 60 | — | — | 13.7% |
| Manufacture of finished plastic products 22230 | Packaging & other production inputs | 61 | — | — | 0.4% |
| Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains 35202 | Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.) | 61 | — | — | 13.9% |
| Manufacture of yoghurt and soured milk 10504 | Food | 61 | — | — | 2.6% |
| Manufacture of outerwear 14112 | Apparel | 62 | — | — | 1.5% |
| Other printing n.e.c. 18119 | Paper & printing materials | 63 | — | — | 6.7% |
| Processing of coffee 10761 | Food | 64 | — | — | 6.2% |
| Weaving of fabrics from synthetic fibres 13122 | Apparel | 64 | — | — | 0.2% |
| Manufacture of other fabricated metal products 25999 | Steel | 65 | — | — | 14.6% |
| Manufacture of distilled spirits 11011 | Alcoholic beverages | 66 | — | — | 7.1% |
| Manufacture of passenger cars 29102 | Automotive | 66 | — | — | 5.1% |
| Manufacture of pulp 17011 | Paper & printing materials | 67 | — | — | 11.4% |
| Manufacture of metal structural products for construction 25111 | Steel | 68 | — | — | 9.0% |
| Manufacture of medicinal products from plants and animals 21002 | Pharmaceuticals | 74 | — | — | 29.0% |
| Manufacture of refined sugar 10722 | Food | 75 | — | — | 85.9% |
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.