Aurelian Group invests 7bn in Nakhon Ratchasima plants

MGR Online•General•4d ago

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Aurelian Group has invested 7 billion baht to acquire ethanol and tapioca starch factories in Nakhon Ratchasima as part of an integrated agricultural processing expansion.

•Dr. Natthawut Wongniyam of Aurelian Group invested 7 billion baht in two factories in Nakhon Ratchasima.
•The acquisition includes an ethanol plant in Khon Buri District and a tapioca starch plant in Nong Bun Mak District.
•Aurelian Group plans massive expansions in 2027 across convenience stores, food, beverages, technology, and media.

Overview

•Dr. Natthawut Wongniyam of Aurelian Group acquired an ethanol plant with a capacity of 1,200,000 liters per day and a tapioca starch plant with a capacity of 2,000 tons per day.
•The total investment for the two factories in Nakhon Ratchasima is 7 billion baht, covering a combined area of 4,200 rai.
•Dr. Natthawut Wongniyam visited the factories on September 29, 2026, and finalized the deal price on September 30, 2026.
•The acquisition is currently awaiting land title deed verification and the signing of sales contracts.
•Aurelian Group plans to invest 51.8 billion baht in 3,000 "AG Klai" convenience stores starting in Quarter 1, 2027.
•Aurelian Group will launch CHIKOLA fried chicken and AUREVO coffee, targeting at least 450 branches each in 2027.
•Aurelian Group plans to produce NEXORA smartphones and smart devices with a budget of 7 billion baht per year starting in Quarter 1, 2027.
•Aurelian Group aims to transition into a public limited company by 2027.

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Key Entities

Person

Dr. Natthawut Wongniyam(ดร.ณัฐวุฒิ วงศ์เนียม)

Founder and Managing Director of Aurelian Group.

Organization

Aurelian Group(AURELIAN GROUP)

A business group with 43 registered companies and a registered capital of 215 million baht.

AG Ethanol Co., Ltd.(เอจี เอทานอล จำกัด)

An AG group subsidiary acting as the contracting party for the ethanol plant purchase.

AG Klai Co., Ltd.(AG ใกล้ จำกัด)

The company established to operate AG Klai convenience stores.

AG Global Food and Restaurant Co., Ltd.(บจ. AG โกลบอล ฟู้ด แอนด์ เรสเตอรองก์ จำกัด)

The subsidiary managing the CHIKOLA fried chicken business.

AG Global Coffee Co., Ltd.(บจ. AG โกลบอล คอฟฟี่ จำกัด)

The subsidiary managing the AUREVO coffee business.

AG Connect Co., Ltd.(บจ. AG คอนเนค จำกัด)

The subsidiary managing the NEXORA technology brand.

AG Mizu Beverage Co., Ltd.(บจ. AG มิซึ เบเวอเรจ จำกัด)

The subsidiary managing the MIZU green tea and mineral water brands.

Thai Prime Media Group Co., Ltd.(บจ. ไทย ไพรม์ มีเดีย กรุ๊ป จำกัด)

The subsidiary managing the Thai Prime media business.

NBTC(กสทช.)

The regulator providing licenses for Thai Prime Media Group Co., Ltd.

Place

Nakhon Ratchasima(นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where the acquired ethanol and tapioca starch factories are located.

Khon Buri District(อำเภอครบุรี)ℹ️

The location of the ethanol plant in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Nong Bun Mak District(อำเภอหนองบุญมาก)ℹ️

The location of the tapioca starch plant in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The city experiencing high flooding during the factory visit in September 2026.

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️

The location where NEXORA products are strategized for production.

Guangzhou(นครกวางโจว)ℹ️

A city in China Dr. Natthawut Wongniyam plans to visit to view production factories.

Shenzhen(นครเซินเจิ้น)ℹ️

A city in China Dr. Natthawut Wongniyam plans to visit to view production factories.

Chongqing(นครฉงชิ่ง)ℹ️

A city in China Dr. Natthawut Wongniyam plans to visit to view production factories.