Thai SMEs should also utilize opportunities
from liberalizations under the AEC to expand
trade and investment into neighboring countries
with lower manufacturing costs, which can help
competitiveness.The best trade and investment
opportunities for Thai SMEs are in Cambodia, Laos,
Myanmar and Vietnam, known as the CLMV countries.
Industries that present opportunities for market
penetration include trading, especially consumer
goods and goods related to housing and construction
materials, as well as construction services, vehicle
repairs, travel services and businesses which create
linkages with export manufacturers.