Thailand is pushing to finish the Thailand-EFTA free trade deal by end of this year or sooner, and is also negotiating with South Korea, ASEAN-Canada and Middle East countries. SMEs make up only 13-15% of exports. Even with an FTA, buyers (especially the EU) increasingly check sustainability, technology and supply-chain traceability, not just price and tariffs. Start documenting your production and sourcing now. The article also notes SME credit has fallen for 16 straight quarters, so plan financing for upgrades early. Government support funds for FTA adjustment are being proposed but no details are given.