cp is currently the chairman of CP, leading Thai group in making and trading in farm produce, food and animal feed with assets totaling billions of U.S. dollar. The group is now aiming to expand its retail operations in not only Thailand but also other countries in the region.
In April last year, a subsidary of CP Group namely CP All, operations of the largest convenience store chain in Thailand, 7-11, spent 6.6$ taking over Thai retail group Siam Makro. Back then, KOrsak, CEO of CP All, said Thailand was looking forward to the opportunities from the AEC while CP All wanted to promote Thai products, especially those made by small and medium business, in other ASEAN markets.