Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry reported that 176 new factories nationwide were licensed in June 2022. The employment increased with more 3,640 people hired whereas the total capital was 9,758.77 million baht, decreasing from 20,585.50 baht of the previous month. 

Samut Sakhon was the province where 23 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 440.09 million baht.

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

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

1) Samut Sakhon - There were 23 new licensed factories with the total capital of 440.09 million baht. The employment increased with 484 more hires. The total machine power was 8,020.56 hp.

2) Chonburi - There were 16 new licensed factories with the total capital of 471.70 million baht. The employment increased with 388 more hires. The total machine power was 5,594.95 hp.

3) Samut Prakan - There were 14 new licensed factories with the total capital of 1,833.26 million baht. The employment increased with 787 more hires. The total machine power was 6,501.44 hp.

However, when comparing only with the factory capital in the province, the champion was Samut Prakan with the total capital of 1,833.26 million baht. The followings were Prachinburi at 1,201.76 million baht, Nakhon Sawan at 747 million baht, Nonthaburi at 725.78 million baht and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya at 664.58 million baht.