Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry reported that 181 new factories nationwide were licensed in December 2022. The employment increased with more 4,175 people hired whereas the total capital was 10,000.92 million baht, decreasing from 48,873.32 baht of the previous month.

Samut Prakan - Samut Sakhon both provinces had the same 20 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 2,924 million baht. 

• Champion for the largest number of new factories in November 2022

In December 2022, the top three provinces where newly licensed factories are located are as follows: 

1) Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon - Both provinces had the same 20 new licenses factories. Samut Prakan, the total capital was 2,405.44 million baht. The employment increased with 439 more hires. The total machine power was 31,045.54 hp. While Samut Sakhon, the total capital was 518.56 million baht. The employment increased with 575 more hires. The total machine power was 11,605.33 hp.

2) Rayong - There were 16 new licensed factories with the total capital of 1,045.77 million baht. The employment increased with 355 more hires. The total machine power was 11,226.86 hp.

3) Pathumthani - There were 14 new licensed factories with the total capital of 522.01 million baht. The employment increased with 417 more hires. The total machine power was 3,554.91 hp.

However, when comparing only with the factory capital in the province, the champion was Samut Prakan with the total capital of 2,405.44 million baht. The followings were Chonburi at 1,764.78 million baht, Rayong at 1,045.77 million baht, Suratthani at 525.33 million baht and Pathumthani at 522.01 million baht.