4me(R) Acquires StatusCast, Adding Incident Management Capabilities to Its Leading SaaS-Based ITSM Platform

The Acquisition Broadens the Reach of 4me® and Expands Its Capabilities by Integrating Real-Time Technology Service Status Updates for IT Teams, Service Providers and Customers

SANTA BARBARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 2, 2024 / 4me®, the SaaS-based Service Management software platform for the modern enterprise, has completed the acquisition of StatusCast™. StatusCast is a cloud-based provider of incident management products. The acquisition strengthens 4me’s position in the ITSM market and represents another advancement in its efforts to assist companies in transforming their businesses with the most advanced and complete service management platform in the industry.

"Our mission is to make IT teams more productive while we directly help our partners and customers deliver great customer experiences. Our transformation of traditional service management is built on an advanced technology platform," said Kevin McGibben, CEO of 4me. "Integrating StatusCast’s leading capabilities for incident management and status updates with 4me’s core IT Service Management capabilities strengthens the IT operational power of our platform."

"We are incredibly excited to join the fantastic team at 4me," said Eric Warth, VP of Operations at StatusCast. "4me’s cutting-edge ITSM solution, with its emphasis on a comprehensive, service-centric, multi-tenant architecture, perfectly complements our mission to unify and automate status and incident communications. This acquisition is in line with our vision of transparently communicating with stakeholders relevant information efficiently so that teams can focus more on the incident than managing communications."

Companies like 8×8 use StatusCast’s features to ensure seamless productivity and enhanced communication with their customers. These features include public and private status pages, configurable notifications, and subscriptions for the public, partners or customers. They can provide information about service availability, current incidents or scheduled downtime.

4me will now be able to deliver the following benefits with the addition of StatusCast:

  • Real-time service status notifications. Status page updates and notifications will enable IT organizations to provide public status pages, internal and customer status pages reflecting availability and status, including degradation and downtimes of critical services, technologies, and applications.
  • Visuals of the status of the IT service catalog, which will integrate with 4me incident management, automatically allowing for faster mean time to resolution (MTTR) in outages and service degradations.
  • MSPs, Network Operations Centers, support and service desk teams can use StatusCast incident management to add a layer of automation and end-to-end capability for incident management and service level agreement (SLAs) management for their clients.

To learn more, visit https://www.4me.com/it-service-management.

About 4me

4me is transforming service management for the modern enterprise. 4me’s AI-forward, service-oriented, multi-tenant SaaS platform seamlessly connects teams to optimize IT service management. 4me’s ability to automate cross-functional workflows makes frictionless service delivery possible, significantly improving business outcomes. The 4me platform’s ease of use and deployment makes it the most advanced ITSM platform available today. Hundreds of organizations around the world look to 4me to elevate their Enterprise Service Management. To learn more, visit www.4me.com.

About StatusCast

Founded in 2013, StatusCast’s mission is to help IT departments and SaaS companies keep their employees and customers better informed when applications or IT infrastructure goes down. StatusCast is a communication platform for the enhanced and timely distribution of critical information related to outages and maintenance, enabling organizations to be as effective as possible when problems occur. StatusCast’s solutions are used by many of the world’s leading Fortune 500 companies and SaaS brands.

Contact Information

Carlyn Manly
Marketing
carlyn.manly@4me.com

SOURCE: 4me

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Formerra Unveils Evonik Alliance for High-Performance Solutions

Partnership expands reach with Evonik’s high-performance polyamides, including sustainable solutions.

ROMEOVILLE, IL / ACCESSWIRE / April 2, 2024 / Formerra today announced its new strategic partnership with Evonik, the global leader in PA12 and high-performance polyamides. This alliance enables Formerra to distribute Evonik’s polyamides and sustainable materials in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, these materials are accessible in Mexico courtesy of Formerra’s recent acquisition of Suministro de Especialidades.

Formerra has added PA12 and polyamides from Evonik to its lineup of high-performance material options for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Specifically, Formerra will distribute the following materials:

  • VESTAMID® L POLYAMIDE 12
  • VESTAMID® E POLYAMIDE 12 ELASTOMER
  • VESTAMID® D POLYAMIDE 612
  • TROGAMID® CX (transparent and microcrystalline polyamides)
  • Sustainable grades:
    • VESTAMID® eCO (PA12)
    • VESTAMID® RFP (PA12)
    • VESTAMID® Terra (PA610 and PA1010)

Doug Zupan, Vice President of Operations at Formerra, expressed enthusiasm about the addition of this new supplier. "Joining forces with Evonik empowers us to supply top-tier materials for critical applications in automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Evonik’s reputation in high-performance polyamide production and their commitment to sustainable solutions resonate with our vision of offering customers the best cutting-edge material options."

Craig Schmidter, Americas Director of Granules and Compounds at Evonik, added, "With Formerra’s vast network and deep technical support for performance-driven applications, they are the ideal choice for our polyamide products distribution. In short, Formerra is a great match because they offer the technical material selection and engineering support that customers and applications need to incorporate our high-performance materials."

Evonik products enable Formerra to enter new markets such as aerospace and oil & gas; Evonik will play a key role in helping Formerra to accomplish this growth. In addition, Formerra will be able to support current and future customers with logistics, warehousing, technical service, and speed to market.

The Formerra-Evonik collaboration will focus on providing substantial benefits to fuel customer innovation in multiple markets.

Formerra will exhibit next month at NPE2024: The Plastics Show in booth S39025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

About Formerra

Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading e-commerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways – driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com.

About Evonik

Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The company is active in more than 100 countries around the world and generated sales of €15.3 billion in 2023. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable, and sustainable solutions for customers. More than 33,000 employees work together for a common purpose: We want to improve life today and tomorrow.

Contact Information:

Jackie Morris
Marketing Communications Manager, Formerra
jackie.morris@formerra.com
+1 630-972-3144

SOURCE: Formerra

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Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Delivers Record $2.4 Billion in Retail Sales for 2023, Targets $3 Billion and 1,500 U.S. Polo Assn. Stores

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 2, 2024 / USPA Global has announced that U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has delivered a record $2.4 billion in global retail sales in 2023.

The global sports brand’s record growth is the result of expanding its existing sizeable footprint across all regions around the world. U.S. Polo Assn. has seen a balanced growth strategy with significantly increased market share in more mature markets, such as North America and Western Europe, while delivering exponential growth in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and India. In fact, the brand is targeting to become a billion-dollar business in India alone, as U.S. Polo Assn. is an international power brand and the top-selling casual menswear brand in the country.

The brand’s footprint is a fast-growing presence across 190 countries, with over 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores and thousands of wholesale locations spanning department stores, sporting goods channels, and independent retailers, as well as e-commerce. U.S. Polo Assn. continues to climb the retail ranks as one of the largest global licensed sports brands in the world, ranking in the top five alongside the NFL, MLB, and NBA, according to License Global.

U.S. Polo Assn.’s strong execution has relied on a global focus regarding the brand’s worldwide store expansion. The brand has grown its global fleet to more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. stores, targeting over 1,500 in the next several years. For 2023, new stores and existing strategic stores around the world have been enhanced with a more elevated brand and sports concept, providing consumers with an authentic experience when engaging with the brand.

U.S. Polo Assn. also built on its successful digital strategies to generate record growth in e-commerce with some 50 brand sites in 20 languages in 2023. U.S. Polo Assn. continues to grow its digital presence and global momentum on social media, with some 8 million followers worldwide.

“Our global team and strategic partners around the world delivered another record financial performance in 2023 while also achieving many major milestones across our product lines and global expansion efforts,” noted J. Michael Prince, President & CEO of USPA Global. “We continue to execute our aggressive product, store, digital, and international growth strategies to further expand our global footprint in key cities and markets worldwide, while also increasing the overall interest in the sport of polo.”

Prince added, “Despite the many challenges over the past several years facing global retail, U.S. Polo Assn. was able to exceed our goal of $2 billion three years early and has set a target to hit $3 billion and 1,500 U.S. Polo Assn. stores in the near future.”

True to the heritage of the brand, U.S. Polo Assn. maintains a strong connection to the sport of polo. By signing a recent landmark multi-year global deal with ESPN, the thrilling sport now has exposure to a massive global audience, extending to many parts of the world with reach to millions of households and multiple digital channels. The sport’s iconic U.S. Open Polo Championship®, which is broadcast by ESPN, now sits alongside the elite company of The Masters and Kentucky Derby as one of the country’s most prestigious spring sporting events.

In addition, the USPA now owns the USPA National Polo Center (NPC), the sport’s premier destination in North America. The 2024 American High-Goal Polo Season has brought record crowds and sellout Sundays, with the best polo in the world from January-April. Nestled in beautiful Palm Beach County, Florida, this outstanding venue spans 160 acres, encompassing multiple grass polo fields, fine dining, tennis courts, stadium seating, a swimming pool, and the NPC Retail Shop. Exciting updates to the world-class facility are slated for 2025.

“We continue to seek avenues and partnerships to expand into new global markets, as well as new and innovative areas of business. The combination of these factors, alongside our authentic connection to the sport of polo and outstanding global brand marketing, is the key to our global success,” Prince adds. “I am optimistic about the U.S. Polo Assn. global business maintaining its leadership position among its industry peers while gaining market share and our ability to reach over $3 billion in worldwide sales and 1,500 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores in the coming years.”

“Today, I am proud to say that our U.S. Polo Assn. global ecosystem is comprehensive of both the brand and the sport, with our $2.4 billion global sport-inspired brand, a global sports content platform with ESPN, and ownership of NPC, one of the sport’s most beautiful and prestigious venues,” concludes Prince.

About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the country’s oldest sports governing bodies, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. A recent, multi-year deal with ESPN to broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., has made the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.

U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized around the world with awards for global growth, expansion, licensing, and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, particularly in the last five years, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.

For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.

USPA Global is a subsidiary of the USPA and manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPA Global also manages Global Polo TV, which provides sport and lifestyle content. For more sports content, visit globalpolo.com.

Contact Information

Stacey Kovalsky
VP Global PR and Communications
skovalsky@uspagl.com
+001.561.790.8036

Kaela Drake
PR & Communications Specialist
kdrake@uspagl.com
+001.561.461.8596

SOURCE: USPA Global Licensing Inc.

APO opens trading on the first day above reservation 75.76%.

Bangkok, APO shares opened for trading on the first day on mai at a price of 1.74 baht, an increase of 0.75 baht from the IPO at 0.99 baht, or an increase of 75.76%, indicating that the crude palm oil industry is still expanding at 8-9% per year.

Asian Palm Oil Public Company Limited or APO was listed and began trading on the Market for Alternative Investment (mai) under the Agriculture and Food Industry Group today (2 April 2024) using its trading abbreviation. that “APO” opened its first day of trading at a price of 1.74 baht, an increase of 0.75 baht or 75.76% from the IPO price of 0.99 baht, with a trading value of 248 million baht.

APO mainly engages in the business of extracting crude palm oil for sale to domestic crude palm oil refinery groups. and by-products produce electricity from biogas for sale to the Provincial Electricity Authority. The IPO price is 0.99 baht, calculated as an IPO offering value of 99 million baht. The security value at the IPO price is 336.60 million baht. In determining th
e IPO price, the IPO share price ratio is considered. Net earnings per share (P/E Ratio) is equal to 25.92 times.

Mr. Sittipas Udomphonkul, Chief Executive Officer Asian Palm Oil Public Company Limited (APO) revealed that its operating direction for 2024 targets revenue growth of not less than 10% and improved profitability. The company plans to expand its customer base even more. both in consumer product manufacturers Crude palm oil refinery The group procures and sells crude palm oil (Trader) and has an existing customer base that will enter into long-term trading contracts to create stability in the future, thus raising funds to improve the efficiency of the production process. Change the autoclave machine from horizontal to vertical. To get good quality oil and reduce costs in the production system It is expected that the renovation will be completed and ready for operation by 2025. The company has always planned crude palm oil production strategies to be in line with the situation, weather and economic
conditions. In 2023, the company has an average production capacity utilization rate (Utilization Rate). At 53.86%, the amount of fresh palm bunches that go into the production process is 232,655 tons, with the company’s maximum production capacity being 432,000 tons. In addition, such improvements help preserve the environment. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions While the remaining funds raised will be used as working capital for business expansion.

At the same time, the company is studying business opportunities both upstream and downstream in order to increase the efficiency of the production process to be more integrated. From the procurement of raw materials Development of palm seeds that produce high quality products Adding a variety of products obtained from the production process, such as expanding the business from by-product products Palm kernel oil production which will increase competitive potential Create sustainable growth in the future

‘The crude palm oil industry still tends to expand 8-9% per
year, while downstream industries such as refined palm oil expand 10-11% per year, while biodiesel, which uses crude palm oil as a raw material, expands 6-7%. % per year, with economic expansion factors and e-commerce that are used in transportation more,’ Mr. Sittipas said.

Source: Thai News Agency

EXIM BANK supports ‘SO/ Maldives’

Bangkok, EXIM BANK supports “SO/ Maldives” as a prototype integrated tourist destination that meets ESG needs and supports sustainable development. Participated in granting additional capital loans of 1,734 million baht.

Dr. Rak Worakijpokathorn, Managing Director Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK) along with EXIM BANK executives celebrated the official opening of the High-end Lifestyle Resort ‘SO/ Maldives’ in the project. Crossroads Maldives (CROSSROADS Maldives) is a joint venture between S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited and Wai Eco World Developer (WEWD), after receiving syndicated loan support from the bank. of China (Hong Kong) Company Limited, Bank of China (Thailand) Public Company Limited and EXIM BANK of Thailand under Dream Islands Development 3 Pvt. (DID3), total amount of 48.16 million US dollars or approximately 1,734 million baht at Maldives.

Financial support of EXIM BANK and its partners to the Crossroads Maldives project to encourage Thai entrepreneurs. that has the pot
ential to invest and develop world-class tourism and hotel business models by taking into account the environment, society and good corporate governance (Environmental, Social, and Governance: ESG) promotes the Blue Economy or economic development based on the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources. Sustainable development of marine resources for sustainable development (Life Below Water) of the United Nations

The Crossroads Maldives project is a complete tourist attraction for Thai entrepreneurs on a newly built island. Close to the international airport and Male, the Maldives consists of three leading resorts: Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, Saii Lagoon Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives. / Maldives (SO/ Maldives) including facilities (Integrated Tourism Complex) consisting of a beach club, marina, and businesses related to organizing conferences and exhibitions, for which EXIM BANK provides long-term loan support under Dream Islands. Development 2 Pvt. (DID2) and Dream Islands Development 3 Pvt. (DID3),
a subsidiary of S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited, in line with the strategy and goals of EXIM BANK towards becoming a Green Development Bank, driving development. Sustainability in the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of the world as a whole.

Source: Thai News Agency

Thai stocks closed this morning down 3.32 points.

Bangkok, Stock Exchange of Thailand Closed this morning at 1,376.16 points, down 3.32 points (-0.24%), trading value approximately 19,710 million baht.

Morning trading The index moves in positive and negative territory. The highest level was 1,382.01 points and the lowest level was 1,374.77 points.

Source: Thai News Agency

Cabinet approves MEA loan of 38,900 million baht

House of Representatives, Cabinet approves MEA’s domestic loan of 38,900 million baht, focusing on bringing electrical cables underground. Services in the digital age Supports additional electricity demand

Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet has resolved to approve the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to borrow money domestically to finance investment in MEA’s new long-term plan, amounting to 6. Work plan, with a total amount of 38,900 million baht, is to gradually borrow money according to annual needs until the operation is completed as proposed by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), without the Ministry of Finance having to guarantee it, as follows:

1. Plan to expand the area and improve the electrical distribution system in 2022 – 2023 to expand the area and improve the electrical distribution system, such as voltage level feeder lines. Distribution transformer Electrical unit meter and capacitors Complete with accessories Supports
the demand for electricity of people who are likely to increase in Bangkok and surrounding areas. The full budget of the plan is 8,866 million baht. Sources of funds: Domestic loans of 6,500 million baht, MEA income of 2,366 million baht.

2. The digital action plan for 2023 – 2027 consists of 3 plans as follows: (1) Digital technology development plan for electricity consumer services and organizational management. To meet the needs of electricity consumers to receive convenient and fast services (2) Digital technology infrastructure development plan To support various work systems to be modern and stable (3) Security and safety development plan, budget amount 6,652 million baht, source of funds: domestic loans 5,300 million baht, income 1,352 million baht

3.Electrical system development plan according to the electric train project development plan, the first phase focuses on bringing electric wires into the ground. to improve the landscape Supports the increased demand for electricity along the Pink Line,
Chaengwattana Road, Ramindra Road, Sihaburanukit Road. and Romklao Road, distance 18.8 kilometers, yellow line electric train route Srinakarin Road (Ramkhamhaeng Road – Thepharak Road), distance 15.8 kilometers, financial limit 8,353 million baht, loan source: domestic loan 6,300 million baht and use of MEA revenue 2,053 million baht.

4. General public utility coordination plan for 2023 – 2027: It involves bringing electrical wires into the ground to develop the electrical system and improve the landscape in 5 projects as follows: (1) Bridge construction project across the Chao Phraya River at Kiak Kai Intersection, Phase 1, construction of elevated roads and side roads. Thonburi of Bangkok (Bangkok), distance 1.3 kilometers (2) Construction project to improve Prachachuen Road from the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority to Chaengwattana Road (Road No. 11) of Bangkok, distance 1.2 kilometers (3) Construction project of intercity special highway Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi of the Department of Highways (Highway), d
istance 2 kilometers (4) Highway construction project No. 3, Ban Bang Pu Mai – Ban Bang Pu, of the Highways, distance 10 kilometers. Full budget amount 2,797.87 million baht. Loan source: Domestic loan 2,000.00. Million baht, income 797.87 million baht

5. Electrical system development plan according to the electric train project development plan, Phase 2, to bring electrical wires into the ground to develop the electrical system and improve the landscape of 7 projects as follows: (1) the Golden Line electric train route Somdet Chao Phraya Road and Charoen Nakhon Road, a distance of 2.8 kilometers (2) the Blue Line electric train route, Phetkasem Road (Ratchadaphisek Road – Kanchanaphisek Road), a distance of 8.2 kilometers (3) the Blue Line electric train route, Rama 4 Road (Phayathai Road – Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem) Distance 1.5 kilometers

(4) Dark Green Line, Phahonyothin Road (Ngamwongwan Road – Soi Phahonyothin 54/2), distance 11.3 kilometers (5) Orange Line, Ramkhamhaeng Road and Suwinthawong Road, d
istance 12.6 kilometers, and (6) route Orange Line, Rama 9 Road (Rama 9 Soi 13 – Ramkhamhaeng Road), distance 2.1 kilometers and (7) routes connecting the Yellow Line and Green Line. (Thepharak Road – Sukhumvit Road), distance 4.3 kilometers, full plan credit limit 9,972.90 million baht, loan source: domestic loan 7,500.00 million baht, income 2,472.90 million baht.

6. Plan to expand the area and improve the electrical distribution system for 2023 – 2027: It is to expand the area and improve the electrical distribution system, such as voltage level feeder lines. Distribution transformer Electrical unit meter and capacitors Complete with accessories To support the demand for electricity of the people that tends to increase in the MEA service area and to increase the safety of the electrical system. The full credit limit of the plan is 18,012 million baht. Loan sources: Domestic loans 13,600 million baht, income 4,412 million baht.

Source: Thai News Agency

Cabinet approves exemption of motorway toll fees

House of Representatives, Cabinet exempts motorway tolls no. 7, 9 during the Songkran holiday 11 – 17 Apr. 2024.

Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet has approved the decision. Except toll fees Special Highway No. 7 and Special Highway No. 9 during the Songkran Festival 2024, starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024 to 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in order to solve traffic problems and provide convenience for People traveling on the expressway during the said festival.

The government has lost 190 million baht in toll revenue. It is expected that more than 5 million vehicles will be in service, but it is expected that this will bring indirect economic benefits of 285 million baht and will also help save costs from using cars. and value from saving time in traveling.

Source: Thai News Agency

The Prime Minister expedites disbursement of the 2024 budget.

House of Representatives, The Prime Minister orders government agencies to expedite the disbursement of the fiscal year 2024 budget, transferring funds to the provincial departments within 5 days, requiring contractors to deliver work faster.

Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet has resolved to approve measures to expedite the spending of the 2024 annual budget for government agencies. Spend the budget in time in the 5 months before the end of September 2024, setting goals as follows.

The government agencies must proceed as follows: 1. Budget expenditures Must be paid by the regional office within 5 days from the date of approval of the allocation. 2. Items that create debts that are binding over the year. which is new investment expenditure Have government agencies submit details, formats, building lists, and median prices, with the Provincial Administrative Organization considering the suitability of prices along with it. along with the pr
ocurement process If the amount does not exceed the limit, please notify the Provincial Administrative Organization and proceed with the contract to create a debt obligation.

3. Let the unit receive the budget. Schedule work delivery times faster. To keep up with disbursement by September 2024, especially for single-year items. For new commitment items, the debt obligation should be completed within May 2024. If it is expected that the investment budget will be able to generate debt in time within fiscal year 2024, please notify the Department of Local Administration to jointly find solutions on a case-by-case basis. Prevent money from being lost at the end of the fiscal year.

Source: Thai News Agency

Q1/ 67 Total number of legal entity registrations exceeds 25,000.

Nonthaburi, The Department of Business Development reveals that in 2024, the Thai economy will continue to show signs of growth. The private sector is actively investing in businesses. Total registrations to establish legal entities in the first quarter exceeded 25,000, with registered capital of 68 billion baht, while Muna businesses are keeping an eye on them. Legal entities and individuals jump in to share market share. Many provinces promote Saimu tourism to bring in local income.

Mrs. Oramon Sapthaweetham Director-General of the Department of Business Development revealed that In the first quarter of 2024 (January – March), the Thai economy continues to show signs of recovery. And it is a time that needs to be especially watched. Because this is the year that we begin to enter into normal economic activities. After recovering from the COVID-19 outbreak situation, the Department would like to project a growing economy through the number of new business registrations in the first quarter of 2024, totalin
g 25,003 with a total registered capital of 67,940.55 million baht.

The top three businesses with the highest number of registrations are: 1) general building construction businesses, 1,957 businesses, with a capital of 4,193.26 million baht, 2) real estate businesses, 1,907 businesses, with a capital of 8,093.65 million baht, 3) restaurant/restaurant businesses, 1,093 businesses, with a capital of 2,302.26 million baht. The combined establishment of 3 businesses in the 1st quarter of 2024 totaled 4,957 persons, accounting for 19.83% of the total number of registrations established in the 1st quarter of 2024, and had registered capital. 14,589.17 million baht, accounting for 21.47% of the total registered capital in the 1st quarter of 2024.

When comparing quarterly, it was found that total business registrations decreased by 1,179 persons or 4.50% when compared to the first quarter of 2023 and registered capital decreased by 271,645.88 million baht or 79.99% when compared to the first quarter of 2023 (first
quarter of 2023, 26,182 businesses were established registered capital of 339,595.43 million baht) However, the number of new business registrations in the 1st quarter of 2024 is still considered a high number when compared to the past 10 years, second only to the number of registrations in the 1st quarter of 2023 (1st quarter of 2023 registered 26,182 cases)

Accumulated business registration data is divided by business sector in the 1st quarter of 2024, consisting of 14,257 businesses in the service sector, 8,288 in the wholesale/retail sector, and 2,458 in the manufacturing sector, accounting for 57.02%, 33.15%, and 9.83% of the country’s total registrations, respectively. The details are as follows:

1) Service sector includes general building construction business, 1,957 cases, real estate business, 1,907 cases.

and restaurant/restaurant businesses: 1,093

2) Production sector includes other crop growing businesses. Spices, fragrances, and medicines: 135 cases, perfumery, cosmetics, and bathroom product
manufacturing businesses: 115 cases, and industrial machinery and equipment installation businesses: 78 cases.

3) Wholesale/retail sector, including 643 internet retail businesses and other product retail businesses.

In general stores, 465 cases and wholesale businesses of machinery and other equipment, 347 cases.

For March 2024, there were 7,733 business establishment registrations with a registered capital value of 22,146.14 million baht. Compared to March 2023, the establishment rate decreased by 1,446 businesses or a decrease of 15.75% and the registered capital decreased by 277,462.39 million baht or a decrease of 92.61% when compared. with March 2023

There is a distribution of business growth in every area, divided into Bangkok with 7,296 establishments and 17,707 establishments in regional areas. The top 3 provinces in the region with the highest number of business establishments are: 1) Chonburi, 2,211 establishments, capital 9,874.49 million baht. 2) Nonthaburi 1,420 people, capital 2,918.91 mill
ion baht and 3) Samut Prakan 1,340 people, capital 3,573.47 million baht.

Business registration information

In the first quarter of 2024, there were 2,809 businesses that ceased operations. The top 3 businesses with the highest cumulative number of discontinuations were general building construction businesses with 296 cases, real estate businesses with 154 cases, and restaurant/restaurant businesses with 107 cases.

However, as of March 31, 2024, there were a total of 1,902,239 business registrations with a registered capital of 29.83 trillion baht, with 912,297 juristic persons operating with a capital of 22.10 trillion baht, divided into 709,556 limited companies with a capital of 15.88 trillion baht, limited partnerships and 201,283 juristic general partnerships. Total capital of 0.48 trillion baht and 1,458 public limited companies with capital of 5.74 trillion baht, accounting for 77.78%, 22.06% and 0.16% of legal entities operating throughout the country, respectively.

The business types with intere
sting growth in the 1st quarter of 2024 include:

1) Entertainment activities There was a growth of 64.00% in establishments compared to the same period of 2023 due to the expansion of the use of social media platforms for entertainment. and current online marketing activities that focus on entertainment (Shoppertainment) for the growth rate of registered capital value is 777.23% compared to the same period of 2023.

2) Furniture retail business There is a growth of establishments at 57.78% because Thai furniture is liked by foreigners. And Thailand also has strengths in raw materials such as wood, rattan, and rubber, etc. The growth rate of registered capital value is 46.83%.

3) Wholesale business of automotive parts and accessories Establishment growth was 47.62%.

This will grow as the amount of vehicle registrations increases. that has various accessories decorated for vehicles For beauty and use In addition, the economic situation is volatile, making consumers Choose to repair original vehicles Includin
g the replacement of spare parts or automotive parts that deteriorate over time. instead of buying a new vehicle

4) Spa activities have a growth rate of 35.59% because Thailand is an elderly society and needs relaxing activities. In addition, foreigners who come to travel in Thailand Like spa activities and Thai herbs The growth rate of registered capital value is 30.29% compared to the same period of 2023.

5) Hotel, resort and apartment business The growth rate of the number is 37.75%, with the majority being small businesses (S) over 99.00% due to the continuous expansion of Thai and foreign tourists. from global tourism demand that remains at a high level In addition, the government’s tourism measures are continuously in place.

However, these businesses As a result, the number of business registrations is in a positive direction, with 9 times the number of business establishments in Q1/2024 compared to the number of business closures (Q1/2023 there were only 8 times the number of business establishments
compared to the number of business closures). cessation of business)

The Department of Business Development expects that the registration of legal entities in the first half of 2024 will have a positive trend. It is estimated that the number of business registrations in the first half of 2024 will be 46,000 – 50,000.

However, in addition to the entertainment business, there is also the “Belief and Faith Business” or “Sai Mu Business” that has grown greatly in the past 5 years and has continued to gain popularity until now. The business has changed ‘Faith’ into products and services to satisfy each group of consumers. By using the science of Muketing to plan marketing strategies (Muketing: MU + Marketing), both online and offline marketing. Including using it to promote products/services. By organizing campaigns to reach more consumers in all groups. Through influencers, experts related to beliefs or famous people come to build credibility. To create a shared emotional/feeling experience with consumers, such
as mobile phone screen wallpapers. Apparel, bags, home decoration items such as bedsheets that use the auspicious colors according to birth month and year of birth as a marketing selling point.

Various jewelry, bracelets, necklaces that have sacred things such as Lord Ganesha, Thao Vessuwan, various auspicious stones designed in a fashion style, cosmetics that have been consecrated with gold or herbs that are believed to enhance various auspicious things. Come as an ingredient Lucky phone number including real estate businesses, condominiums, housing developments The science of belief and faith has been used to add value to products and increase the opportunity for consumers to make purchasing decisions, such as designing them according to Feng Shui principles. Changing the color of the house and various rooms To be lucky with the buyer or decorate the house that matches the horoscope of the consumer, etc.

Year 2019 – 2023 Belief and faith businesses have increased business registration rates. In 2019, 11 c
ompanies were registered with a registered capital of 15.4 million baht. In 2020, 11 companies were established with a capital of 7.59 million baht (decreased by 7.81 million baht or 50.71%). 2021 established 20 persons (increased by 9 persons or 81.81%), capital 13.41 million baht (increased 5.82 million baht or 76.70%). Year 2022 established 24 persons (increased 4 persons or 20.00%), capital 27.45 million baht (increased 14.04 million). baht or 104.70%) and in 2023, 33 were established (increased by 9 or 37.50%) with a capital of 26.88 million baht (decreased by 0.57 million baht or 2.08%), while in January-March 2024, 12 were established with a capital of 7.51 million baht.

Currently (information as of March 31, 2024), the belief and faith business has a total of 134 legal entities operating with a total registered capital of 135.89 million baht. They are all small businesses (S), divided into 108 limited companies, 26 limited partnerships/ordinary legal partnerships. It is a proportion of 80.60% and 19.
40% of the juristic person doing business, respectively, while the total registered capital is divided into a limited company of 116.64 million baht and a limited partnership/ordinary partnership of 19.25 million baht, representing a proportion of 85.83% and 14.17% of the juristic person doing business, respectively. All are investments by Thai nationality.

In addition, many provinces use the trend of faith as a tourist highlight to bring in local income. It is ‘faith-based’ tourism which is becoming very popular. Not only Thai tourists There are also foreign tourists. Especially Asians Popular to travel to pay homage to sacred things in Thailand Because they have similar cultural roots and beliefs. Faith tourism is considered an important source of income for Thailand. Can distribute income to other businesses Whether it’s a hotel, restaurant, community product store. There is a distribution of income to the local area. “Stimulating the economic system” as a whole of the country very well

The business of f
aith or Mutelu science is popular among all age groups. Each age group has a method. different mutelu The group with relatively high beliefs is Gen Z, with most of their access to information coming from social media. This is consistent with the behavior of Gen Z, who have the highest internet access than any age group. If a business can develop products and promote marketing directly to the group It will affect the opportunity to sell products and services higher as well.

Source: Thai News Agency