Nestlé Invests 23 Billion Baht in Thai Coffee Plant
Nestlé will invest 23 billion baht to build a new NESCAFÉ factory in Samut Prakan province by 2028, producing instant coffee and ready-to-drink beverages while sourcing Thai-grown ingredients and creating over 520 jobs.
Nestlé will invest 23 billion baht to build a new NESCAFÉ manufacturing facility in Thailand, expanding its coffee production capacity and supporting local agriculture through the use of Thai-grown raw materials, the company announced on Wednesday.
The new factory, to be built in Samut Prakan province, will produce a wide range of NESCAFÉ products, including soluble coffee, coffee mixes and ready-to-drink beverages. It will also feature an on-site distribution center serving multiple product categories.
The facility will be equipped with advanced manufacturing technology, artificial intelligence, robotics and automated storage systems to improve production efficiency, product quality and environmental sustainability. Operations are expected to begin in the second half of 2028.
Nestlé said the project will create more than 520 jobs, including positions for technology specialists and other skilled workers.
Nikhil Chand, Chairman and CEO of Nestlé Indochina, said the investment reflects the company's confidence in Thailand, where it has operated for more than 130 years.
"The new coffee factory will produce NESCAFÉ products using innovation and a wide range of locally sourced ingredients and raw materials, including coffee beans, sugar and fresh milk from Thai farmers, further supporting local agriculture and economic development," he said.
Nestlé estimates the new factory will use around 4.3 billion baht worth of locally sourced ingredients and materials each year. The project has received investment promotion support from Thailand's Board of Investment in line with the country's Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy policy.
The company said it invested more than 27.8 billion baht in Thailand between 2018 and 2025 to expand manufacturing across several product categories, including ready-to-drink beverages and pet food.
Nestlé has sourced Robusta coffee beans from Thai farmers for more than 40 years and has expanded coffee cultivation to new areas, including Mae Sot district in Tak province, to help meet rising domestic demand.
NESCAFÉ, introduced in Thailand in 1973, remains the country's best-selling coffee brand, according to the company.
