Nestlé invests B23bn in Samut Prakan coffee factory, aiming for regional hub status.

Matichon•Economy•18d ago

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Nestlé is investing 23 billion baht to construct a new, state-of-the-art coffee production facility and distribution center in Samut Prakan, Thailand, reinforcing the country's role as a strategic regional hub.

•Nestlé (Thai) Company Limited will invest 23 billion baht to build a new coffee factory and distribution center in Samut Prakan.
•The factory will have a production capacity of over 170,000 tons per year, serving both domestic and regional markets.
•The investment is expected to create over 520 jobs for Thai personnel, particularly in engineering and technology sectors.
•The project will utilize a significant amount of local raw materials, including coffee beans, sugar, and raw milk, valued at over 4.3 billion baht annually.

Overview

•The Board of Investment (BOI) approved Nestlé (Thai) Company Limited's request for investment promotion on July 8, 2026.
•Nestlé (Thai) Company Limited will invest approximately 23,000 million baht (23 billion baht) to establish a new coffee factory and distribution center.
•The new factory will be located in the Arrya Industrial Estate, Samut Prakan Province.
•The new factory is expected to commence production by the end of 2028.
•This expansion is a result of discussions between the Deputy Prime Minister, Ekkanit Nitithanprapas, and Nestlé's CEO responsible for Asia, Oceania, and Africa during the World Economic Forum.
•The new factory will create over 520 job positions for Thai personnel, focusing on engineering, technology, and specialized skills.
•The project will procure raw materials from Thailand, including coffee beans, sugar, and raw milk, totaling over 4,300 million baht per year.
•Nestlé (Thai) Company Limited aims to reinforce Thailand's position as a key food and beverage production base in the region.

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Key Quotes

Narue-dhem Terdsathiansak

"Nestlé's decision to make a major investment and choose Thailand for its coffee production base demonstrates confidence in Thailand's potential and government support."

การที่ เนสท์เล่ ผู้นำอุตสาหกรรมอาหารและเครื่องดื่มระดับโลก ตัดสินใจลงทุนครั้งใหญ่โดยเลือกมาตั้งฐานการผลิตกาแฟในประเทศไทย แสดงถึงความเชื่อมั่นที่มีต่อศักยภาพของประเทศไทยและมาตรการสนับสนุนของรัฐบาล

Nikhil Chand

"Thailand has been an important market for Nestlé for over 130 years. This investment reflects our confidence in Thailand and reinforces Nestlé's commitment to benefiting Thai society, economy, community, and environment."

ประเทศไทยเป็นตลาดที่มีความสำคัญสำหรับเนสท์เล่มายาวนานกว่า 130 ปี การลงทุนนี้สะท้อนถึงความเชื่อมั่นของเราที่มีต่อประเทศไทย และตอกย้ำถึงความมุ่งมั่นของเนสท์เล่ในการสร้างประโยชน์ให้แก่สังคมไทย เศรษฐกิจ ชุมชน และสิ่งแวดล้อม

Key Entities

Organization

Nestlé(เนสท์เล่)ℹ️

Global leader in food and beverages, headquartered in Switzerland, with a significant operational presence in Thailand.

Board of Investment (BOI)(คณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (บีโอไอ))ℹ️

Thailand's government agency responsible for promoting foreign and domestic investment.

Nestlé (Thai) Company Limited(บริษัท เนสท์เล่ (ไทย) จำกัด)

The Thai subsidiary of Nestlé, responsible for its operations within Thailand.

NESCAFÉ(เนสกาแฟ)ℹ️

A major coffee brand owned by Nestlé, which will be produced at the new facility.

Person

Narue-dhem Terdsathiansak(นายนฤตม์ เทอดสถีรศักดิ์)

Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand.

Ekkanit Nitithanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Thailand.

Nikhil Chand(นายนิคิล ชัญจ์)

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Indochina.

Place

Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where the new Nestlé factory will be located.

Arrya Industrial Estate(นิคมอุตสาหกรรมอารยะ)

The specific industrial zone in Samut Prakan where Nestlé's new factory will be established.

Davos(ดาวอส)ℹ️

The Swiss town where the World Economic Forum is traditionally held.

Indochina(อินโดจีน)ℹ️

The region that encompasses Thailand, where Nestlé considers Thailand a 'strategic base'.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand, where Nestlé's regional headquarters for Indochina is located.

Law

BCG Economy(เศรษฐกิจ BCG)

Thailand's economic model (Bio-Circular-Green) that Nestlé's sustainable practices align with.