Vladislav Andreev, executive manager for coffee and creamer business, said that about Bt800 million of the investment had been allocated to the upgrade of manufacturing technology and equipment at the company's instant-coffee facilities in Chachoengsao and Bangpoo in Samut Prakan. Meanwhile, another Bt600 million would be invested in 360-degree marketing activities, including the giving away of 4 million samples, to be held throughout the year.