The growth in household spending in CLMV countries is an opportunity for SMEs in the trading business. Household spending in Cambodia and Vietnam is continually rising both for food and beverages and other household goods. Meanwhile, increasing use of cars and motorcycles has resulted in increasing spending on maintenance as well as higher demand for vehicle parts. There is also growing demand for residential constructions, which supports demand for construction materials; household products; and construction and design services. The CLMV countries' growth in household spending is an opportunity for Thai SMEs to engage in trade businesses, such as selling consumer goods or construction materials, operating small retail businesses, garages, car care centers and restaurants, because Thai goods and services are well known, in good standing and popular in these countries.