the trade and Service Sentiment Index(TSSI) rose to 94.8 in July, up from 89.6 the previous month on the back of easing impact from the drought, improvement in the agricultural sector and more tourism-related spending during long holidays, according to the Office of SMEs Promotion. Salinee Wangtal, director-general at OSMEP, said sales at small and medium-sized enterprises in July increased in all fields particularly agricultural and consumer product wholesale, traditional retail shops, petrol stations, transport, hotels and restaurants The agricultural sector improved as the rainy season and the production season started during the month, while there were long holidays July, which stim ulated tourism and spending, she said