Social Enterprise SnapshotTHE THAILAND CASE

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SE definition in Thailand

Social and environmental purpose with solution as core business

Financial sustainability

Not maximizing profit, reinvest most of the profit into the venture or community.

Sizing and attributes

Dominated by grassroots organizations

Large quantity but fragmented and small in size per venture.

Other sectors

Sustainable tourism

Health

Low-income market (BOP)

Education

Green biz

Policy & intermediaries

Permanent National Social Enterprise Committee focusing on reducing inequality

Thai Social Enterprise Office (TSEO) setup as secretariat

5 Years Master Plan and policies endorsed by the cabinet

Relatively few capacity development and early stage support intermediaries although more will be supported through TSEO.

Gaps > Ideas to actions

Early stage access to capital > Venture Philanthropy Micro Social VC Aggregation facility

Access to market > Trade partnership SE Brand recognition Hybrid Value-Chain