The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reports that in H1 2026 new business registrations rose 2.1% in count to 44,773 but their registered capital fell 25.4% to 111.2 billion baht. Business closures rose 12.5% in count to 7,024, and registered capital of closing firms jumped 224.1% to 98.9 billion baht. NESDC says small and medium firms are increasingly filing closures, and it links this to higher production costs and global uncertainty. Gains were seen in food, chemicals, machinery and electronics manufacturing, plus retail, food service and IT. Closures rose in beverages, garments, metal, civil engineering and architecture, which NESDC ties to slower tourism, construction and property. If your business is in those weak sectors, review your cash flow and credit options now. NESDC is urging government to expand SME credit support and digital adoption to cut costs.