ThaiBev to invest B9bn over next 12 months

Alcohol and food businesses to benefit

- KUAKUL MORNKUM SOMHATAI MOSIKA

Mr Thapana says government stability is lifting confidence, driven by its economic team.

Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), the Singapore-listed food and beverage company, plans to invest around 9 billion baht in fiscal 2026.

ThaiBev’s 2026 fiscal year runs from Oct 1, 2025 to Sept 30, 2026.

Atotal of 4 billion bahtis for its nonalcoholic beverage business, 2 billion for its spirits business, 2 billion for its beer business, and 1 billion for its food business.

Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, group chief executive, said the global and regional economies are experiencing slower growth and trade policy uncertainty.

Changes in US policy have created a negative impact on trade in Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia, he said.

Regarding politics, Mr Thapana said the Thai government's growing stability is lifting confidence, driven by its economic team.

“There are positive signs from October as the new government emphasises improving the economy,” he said.

Despite the uncertain trade outlook, there is a clearer direction in multilateral trade negotiations, said Mr Thapana.