The Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry, has released the latest statistics on the number of industrial factories that received operating licenses nationwide in February 2025. A total of 144 factories were granted licenses, with a combined investment value of 22,858.73 million baht. Chonburi province led the pack with 33 new factory licenses and a total investment of over 2,174.90 million baht.

• Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in January 2025

Top 3 Provinces with the Most Factory Licenses in February​ 2025

1) Chonburi – 33 factories, total investment of 2,174.90 million baht, employing 1,074 workers, with a total machine capacity of 12,779.91  horsepower.

2) Samut Sakhon​ – 13 factories, total investment of 3,254.09 million baht, employing 491 workers, with a total machine capacity of 5,829.67 horsepower.

3) Samut Prakan​ – 10 factories, total investment of  872.1 million baht, employing 532 workers, with a total machine capacity of 65,151.77 horsepower.

When considering only provinces with the highest increase in total industrial investment, the top three are: Ayutthaya ​(8,930.61​​ million baht), followed by Samut Sakhon (3,254.09​ million baht) and Chonburi ​(2,174.90 ​ million baht).

These statistics reflect the growing industrial development and investment in these key provinces, showcasing their importance in Thailand's industrial landscape.