Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry reported that 203 new factories nationwide were licensed in November 2023. The employment increased with more 7,013 people hired whereas the total capital was 17,850.24 million baht, decreasing from 81,267 baht of the previous month.

Chonburi province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,736.09 million baht. 

• Champion for the largest number of new factories in October 2023

In November 2023, the top three provinces where newly licensed factories are located are as follows: 

1) Chonburi - There were 21 new licensed factories with the total capital of 1,736.09 million baht. The employment increased with 1,324 more hires. The total machine power was 13,394.78 hp.

2) Samut Prakan - There were 20 new licensed factories with the total capital of 940.71 million baht. The employment increased with 493 more hires. The total machine power was 11,604.54 hp.

3) Pathum Thani - There were 11 new licensed factories with the total capital of 2,536.89 million baht. The employment increased with 1,876 more hires. The total machine power was 4,084.07 hp.

However, when comparing only with the factory capital in the province, the champion was Krungthepmahanakhon with the total capital of 5,196.00 million baht. The followings were Pathum Thani at 2,536.89 million baht, Rayong at 2,172.95 million baht, Chonburi at 1,736.0 million baht and Lampang at 1,375.00 million baht.