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ThaiBev
Thai Beverage, better known as ThaiBev () (), is Thailand's largest and one of Southeast Asia's largest beverage companies, with distilleries in Thailand, UK, and China. It is owned by Thai Chinese billionaire business magnate Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi. Listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, Thai Beverage plc has a market capitalization in excess of US$13 billion. In 2004, the firm announced it had succeeded in a US$11.2 billion deal to take over the conglomerate Fraser and Neave, adding to the group's portfolio of assets. History ThaiBev was founded on 29 October 2003 with the consolidation of 58 beer and spirits businesses, among them Chang beer, second in the beer market after Singha. ThaiBev brands include green-tea beverage Oishi and Est, a cola. The Sirivadhanabhakdi family's stake in Thai Beverage is around 30%. Charoen is chairman and his son Thapana serves as president and CEO. Thai Beverage is listed on the Singapore stock exchange as the Stock Exchange of Thailan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi (; zh, c=, p=Sū Xùmíng, s=苏旭明, t=蘇旭明; : ; ; born 2 May 1944) is a Thai business magnate and investor. He is the founder of ThaiBev, Thai Beverage, and the chairman of conglomerates TCC Group (Thailand), TCC Group and Fraser and Neave, Ltd (F&N). The Sirivadhanabhakdi family is now Thailand's largest property developer and landlord of , plus commercial and retail buildings in Singapore. He also owns 50 hotels in Asia, the US, UK, and Australia, including Plaza Athénée, New York, Plaza Athénée in Manhattan, New York City, US, and The Okura Prestige Bangkok. , ''Forbes'' estimates his net worth at US$10.5 billion. In 1988, King Bhumibol of Thailand granted the family the Thai surname "Sirivadhanabhakdi". Early life Born to a Thai Chinese family in 1944, Charoen is the sixth of eleven children of a poor street vendor who migrated to Bangkok from Shantou. His Chinese name is Su Xuming ( zh, s=苏旭明, t=蘇旭明, p=Sū Xùmíng). Lik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fraser And Neave
Fraser and Neave, Limited (F&N) is a Thai-Singaporean food and beverage and publishing and printing industries conglomerate. It is owned by Thai Chinese billionaire business magnate Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi. Listed in Singapore, the group's subsidiaries include F&N Foods, F&N Creameries, Warbug Group, Yoke Food Industries and Times Publishing. As of 2023, F&N had total assets of over S$5 billion and employed over 7,200 people in 11 countries. In January 2014, through a distribution in specie and re-listing of Frasers Centrepoint Limited by way of introduction on the Singapore stock exchange, the group de-merged its properties business. History Founding and early history The company (Singapore and Straits Aerated Water Company) was formed in 1883 by John Fraser and David Chalmers Neave, who diversified from their printing business (Singapore and Straits Printing Office) to pioneer the aerated water business in Southeast Asia in 1883. In 1898, a new public company was formed an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirivadhanabhakdi Family
The Sirivadhanabhakdi family () is a Sino-Thai business family and one of the wealthiest in Thailand. The family is headed by Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, who made his fortune in the alcoholic beverages business and has since, through many major acquisitions, expanded the family's holdings into other food and drink properties, real estate, retail, and other industries. The family has controlling stakes in the listed companies ThaiBev, Oishi Group, Berli Jucker, Big C Supercenter, Fraser and Neave, Frasers Property, Asset World Corporation, among others, held both directly and under their holdings banner TCC Group. It is regarded as one of the big five business families that dominate business in Thailand. History Charoen was born in Bangkok in 1944, the second of eleven children. His father, a street vendor, was a Teochew immigrant from Shantou, among the last generation of immigrants to arrive before the Chinese Communist Revolution ended migration in 1949. The family, of the Soh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabeco Brewery
The Saigon Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Corporation (), recognized by its trading name Sabeco, is Vietnam's leading beer producer. It was under the authority of Vietnam's Ministry of Trade and Industry but is now a subsidiary of ThaiBev. In 2011, Sabeco produced 1.2 billion liters of beer, 51.4% of the national market. Its main brands are Bia Saigon (Saigon Beer) and 333 Beer. Sabeco has several regional subsidiaries throughout Vietnam. Ownership Sabeco had an initial public offering in 2008. Vietnam's Ministry of Trade and Industry owned almost 89.59% of Sabeco as of September 2012, as well a majority of shares of the competitor Habeco. The Ministry's leadership announced in July 2012 that it did not yet intend to cease controlling the company. Nguyễn Bá Thi, former chairman of the Managing Board who was fired by the Ministry in May 2012, said that the Ministry had been interfering too much in the company. As of September 2012 there were five international companies that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inver House Distillers
Inver House Distillers Ltd. is a Scotch whisky distiller based in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The company is a subsidiary of ThaiBev. It owns and operates five whisky distilleries: Balblair, Balmenach, Pulteney, Knockdhu, and Speyburn, and sells blended whisky under the Hankey Bannister brand. History The company was established in 1964 as a subsidiary of the American company, Publicker Industries of Philadelphia. Publicker Industries had successfully launched Inver House Rare, a brand of blended Scotch whisky in 1956. However, as a result of industry demand, there were not sufficient stocks to meet sales. Under the chairmanship of Mr S. S. Neuman, a site was acquired at Airdrie in March 1964, and a fully integrated complex was constructed, including Glen Flagler malt distillery and Garnheath grain distillery. Following the death of the founder, there was a period of decline in the fortunes of the company. In 1979, Standard Brands acquired Inver House fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SangSom
SangSom (แสงโสม) is a rum from Thailand, distilled from sugarcane. It was introduced in November 1977 and has since become a dominant brand in the Thai spirits market. Over 70 million litres are sold in Thailand each year, achieving a market share of more than 70 percent in its category. "SangSom Special Rum", as it is called on its website, is distilled from molasses. Its alcohol content is 40 percent by volume. It is aged in charred oak barrels for five years before bottling. The drink won gold medals in liquor competitions in Madrid, Spain in 1982 and 1983, and again in Barcelona Barcelona ( ; ; ) is a city on the northeastern coast of Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second-most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within c ... in 2006. The medals are featured prominently on the product's packaging and have led to it being referred to locally as "SangSom Riant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi
Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi (; ; born 1975) is a Thai businessman and the CEO and president of ThaiBev since 2008. Early life He is the third of five children of the Thai Chinese billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi (Su Xuming), the founder and chairman of ThaiBev. His Chinese family name is Su (), and "Sirivadhanabhakdi" is the Thai surname granted by King Bhumibol of Thailand to his father in 1988. Thapana finished his secondary school Assumption College, Bangkok and earned a bachelor's degree in finance and a master's degree in financial economics, both from Boston University. Career In January 2008, Thapana was appointed the CEO and president of ThaiBev Thai Beverage, better known as ThaiBev () (), is Thailand's largest and one of Southeast Asia's largest beverage companies, with distilleries in Thailand, UK, and China. It is owned by Thai Chinese billionaire business magnate Charoen Sirivadha ..., having served five years as a director and executive vice president of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oishi Group
Oishi Group Public Company Limited is a food-and-beverage corporate group based in Thailand. It operates chains of Japanese restaurants in Thailand, and produces ready-to-drink tea beverages, mainly under the brand Oishi Green Tea, which are also exported to several international markets. The business was founded as Oishi Restaurant in 2000 by Tan Passakornnatee, and soon branched out to produce green tea drinks, quickly becoming the market leader in Thailand. The company was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand as Oishi Group in 2004, and was acquired by the Thai beverage giant ThaiBev in 2008. History Oishi was founded by businessman Tan Passakornnatee, who opened its first all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on 9 September 1999. Oishi was successful in tapping the rapidly expanding market for Japanese cuisine, which previously only comprised Japanese expatriates and tourists, and opened it up to the middle class. The company was registered as Oishi Restaurant Co., Ltd. on 5 Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Est Cola
Est (stylized as est; ) Cola is a cola soft drink from Thailand, manufactured by Sermsuk Public Company Limited. It was launched on 2 November 2012. History Est Cola was created following the termination of the company's contract with PepsiCo, for whom it had bottled and distributed Pepsi in Thailand since 1952. The Pepsi-Sermsuk split created an opportunity for Coca-Cola to become the leading soda brand in the country. PepsiCo had 48% market shares in Thailand before the split (and Coca-Cola 42%), but its shares dropped to 15% after the split. The split happened after PepsiCo tried and failed to take over Sermsuk. In 2013, Est signed a 2-year partnership with Manchester City F.C. to use the club's image for advertising purposes in Thailand. In 2014, ThaiBev acquired Est Cola from Sermsuk for THB1.56 billion. Sermsuk remained the manufacturer of the cola. Variants * est Cola * est Sugar Free Cola * est Play: Fruit-flavored soft drink. Available in orange, cream soda Cream ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chang Beer 320ml
Chang may refer to: People Surname * Chang (surname), the romanization of several separate Chinese surnames * Chang or Jang (Korean name), romanizations of the Korean surname Given name * Chang Bunker () (1811–1874), one of the original Siamese twins * Liu Chang (other) * Chang, the younger brother in the children's book '' Tikki Tikki Tembo'' * Chang (Star Trek), a Klingon general from the film ''Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'' * Chang Koehan, a Korean character from ''The King of Fighters'' * Benjamin Chang, a Chinese character from ''Community'' Pseudonym * Chang (director) (born Yoon Hong-seung, 1975), a South Korean film director Ethnography * Chang Naga, a tribe of Tuensang in Nagaland, India * Chang language, spoken by the Chang Naga Places * Chang, Bhiwani, a village in the Indian state of Haryana * Chang, Iran, a village in Hormozgan Province of Iran Other uses * Chang, chaang, or chhaang, a traditional alcoholic barley dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mekhong (spirit)
Mekhong (แม่โขง) is Thailand's first domestically produced branded golden spirit. It is also known as "The Spirit of Thailand". History In 1914, the ownership of the privately-owned Sura Bangyikhan Distillery (lit. Bangyikhan Liquor Distillery) was transferred to the government of Thailand to be under the supervision of the Excise Department, Ministry of Finance. The department then opened a bidding for a concession to raise money for the treasury and authorized the bidder to produce and distribute spirits within a specified area. The concession agreement expired in 1927 during the reign of King Prajadhipok. The Department then cancelled the concession for spirit distillation and distribution before taking over the spirit production on 1 April 1929. The distillery was modernized and it produced a new "28-degree" blended spirit under a number of brands including "Chiang-Chun", which is still available today. As for spirit distribution, the department continued with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai Language
Thai,In or Central Thai (historically Siamese;Although "Thai" and "Central Thai" have become more common, the older term, "Siamese", is still used by linguists, especially when it is being distinguished from other Tai languages (Diller 2008:6). "Proto-Thai" is, for example, the ancestor of all of Southwestern Tai, not just Siamese (Rischel 1998). ), is a Tai language of the Kra–Dai language family spoken by the Central Thai, Mon, Lao Wiang, Phuan people in Central Thailand and the vast majority of Thai Chinese enclaves throughout the country. It is the sole official language of Thailand. Thai is the most spoken of over 60 languages of Thailand by both number of native and overall speakers. Over half of its vocabulary is derived from or borrowed from Pali, Sanskrit, Mon and Old Khmer. It is a tonal and analytic language. Thai has a complex orthography and system of relational markers. Spoken Thai, depending on standard sociolinguistic factors such as age, gender ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
