Abstract:
This research aimed to study conditions and achievements, study the factors that affect
success and develop a success modal to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the
northern provinces of Thailand.
This research was mixed method consists of qualitative and quantitative research. There
was the sample population was entrepreneurs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the
northern provinces of Thailand and government stakeholders. The instruments used in the research
were in-depth interviews 8 people and focus group discussion 20 people and questionnaires 400
people. The data were content analyzed to found the frequency, percentage, mean, standard
deviation and Artificial Neural Networks, ANN analyzed and Logistic Regression analyzed.
The results showed that the most of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the northern
provinces of Thailand were single owners and they were a manufacturing and service business. They
had the duration of business operation was not over 5 years. Most successfully achieved the
objectives set. In terms of products and service have been known to the public. It made the business
more known to consumers. This results in demanded products