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The Charoen Pokphand Group Public Company Limited[2] (CP; Thai: เจริญโภคภัณฑ์; RTGS: Charoen Phokkhaphan) is a Thai conglomerate based in Bangkok. It is Thailand's largest private company and the largest privately held a royal warrant of appointment. The company describes itself as having eight business lines[3] covering 14 business groups. As of 2025, the group has investments in 21 countries.[4]

Key Information

It owns controlling stakes in Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF),[5] the world's largest producer of feed, shrimp,[6] and a global top three producer of poultry,[7] pork, among other agricultural produces. It also operates Southeast Asia's largest retail business by revenue, with over 15,245[8] 7-Eleven stores the second largest in the world after the 20,000 stores in Japan[9] and a leading cash and carry business through CP Axtra, formerly known as Siam Makro.[10] In the telecommunications sector, CP Group subsidiary, True Corporation, is one of the largest telecom firms in Southeast Asia with over 48.8 million mobile customers.[11]

With some 200 business subsidiaries in mainland China, CP Group is known in China as "Zhèng Dà" (正大 - "positive" or "upright"). When China opened up its economy in 1978, the CP Group was the first foreign investor in the country and became the first foreign company registered in the special economic zone of Shenzhen, Guangdong. The company is the single largest investor in mainland China today commanding over a fifth of China's entire feed meal market.[12] The corporate registration number was "0001." Through its extensive investments, CP Group has been credited with changing the country's dietary habits and leading China's green revolution.[13]

History

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Charoen Pokphand traces its beginnings back to 1921, when immigrant brothers Chia Ek Chor (謝易初) and Chia Jin Hyang (謝進賢), hailing from Swatow, China, started a seed store named Chia Tai Chung on Song Sawat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown during the reign of King Vajiravudh. They imported seeds and vegetables from China and exported pigs and eggs to Hong Kong, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. The two brothers, who were virtually penniless, managed to scrape together enough capital to start their tiny seed shop. For the first few years of the businesses existence, the two brothers experimented to find their own market niche.[14] By the 1950s, the shop began to specialize in exporting animal feed, particularly for chickens but the business struggled until the 1970s when the Bangkok Bank asked it to assume control of a bankrupt chicken farm. The shop later specialized in purchasing grown chickens for distribution to grocers and restaurants with vertically integrated strategy of feed-milling operations with chicken breeding.[14] In 1969, the company had an annual turnover of US$1–2 million.[15]

When the Thai economy was liberalized in the 1970s, the CP Group entered various business negotiations with several major Thai banks, the Thai government, and foreign firms. The CP Group would supply Thai farmers with chicks and feed and teach breeders how to raise chickens while the farmers would sell the grown chickens back to the CP Group which processed the chickens and sold them to high volume grocery stores, restaurants, and fast food franchises across Thailand. The CP Group expanded internationally exporting their contract farming formula across Southeast Asia and around the world to Mexico, Taiwan, Portugal, mainland China, Indonesia, Turkey, and the United States.[14] By the 1980s, with Thailand becoming a full blown capitalist economy, the CP Group entered the aquaculture business, turning their formula to raising and marketing shrimp.[14]

The company increased its scope from selling vegetable seeds under the trademark of Rua Bin ("Aeroplane") to production of animal feed under Ek Chor's two elder sons, Jaran Chearavanont and Montri Chearavanont. The company further integrated its business to include livestock farming, marketing, and distribution, under Dhanin Chearavanont. By the 1970s, the company had a virtual monopoly on the supply of chicken and eggs in Thailand.[16] The company was known for vertical integration, expanding into several business lines, adding breeding farms, slaughterhouses, processed foods production, and, later, its own chain of restaurants.[14] CP had also gone international, launching feed mill operations in Indonesia in 1972, exporting chickens to Japan in 1973, then moving into Singapore in 1976.[13]

In the 1980s, as mainland China opened up to foreign direct investment, the firm became the preferred partner for international brands such as Honda, Walmart, and Tesco. CP's family ties with the mainland enabled it to become the first foreign company to establish itself in the newly created Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, where the company set up its Chia Tai Co. (Chinese: 正大集团; pinyin: Zhèngdà Jítuán) subsidiary. In 1987, the company acquired the rights to the 7-Eleven convenience store chain and the KFC fast food restaurant chain. The company would also expand into Shanghai by manufacturing motorcycles under license from Honda and brewing beer with a license from Heineken.[14] In 1989, CP entered the petrochemical business with Solvay of Belgium to launch Vinythai Co., a manufacturer of polyvinylchloride.[17] In 1990, the CP Group acquired a stake in TelecomAsia, a joint venture with US telecommunications firm NYNEX to build and operate two million telephone lines in Bangkok worth some $3 billion.[13][14] The CP Group also acquired interests in satellite launch, cable television, and mobile telephone services.[15]

By the early-1990s, CP presided over some 200 subsidiaries in China.[15] CP's investment in poultry production on the mainland was credited with changing the country's dietary habits, as per capita consumption more than doubled by the end of the decade.[13] Starting in 1993, many subsidiaries went public. TA, Charoen Pokphand Feedmill, Siam Makro, and Vinythai were listed publicly on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET); its Hong Kong subsidiary, CP Pokphand, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; a Shanghai-based animal feed and poultry group on the Shanghai exchange; a real estate development arm, Hong Kong Fortune, on the Hong Kong Exchange; and Ek Chor China Motorcycle on the New York Stock Exchange. Having been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1981, CP Lotus, a retail arm of CP Group in China, opened its first store in Shanghai in 1997.[18]

After the Asian financial crisis in 1997, CP consolidated into three business lines under its main brands: foods (CP Foods), retail (7-Eleven), and telecommunications (True). By the early-2000s, the CP Group claimed $9 billion in business assets.[14] The company sold its stakes in the Tesco Lotus venture with Tesco in 2003 due to its crisis policy in order to focus on 7-Eleven, in which, unlike Tesco, CP owns a majority, as its flagship retail arm.

In 2013, Charoen Pokphand has got clearance to buy HSBC's stake of Chinese Ping An Insurance.[19] On 10 May 2013, in spite of a lack of loan from the China Development Bank,[20][21] HSBC said "it was selling the 15.6 percent stake at HK$59 a share" to Charoen Pokphand Group.[21][22]

In 2014, CP announced a tie-up with the Japanese general trading company Itochu under which CP acquired 4.9 percent of Itochu's listed stock for about US$1 billion, and Itochu in turn acquired a 25 percent stake in a Hong Kong-listed CP group company, CP Pokphand Co., for about $854 million. This transaction made CP the third-largest shareholder in Itochu, and was marketed as an alliance between the two conglomerates with a focus on developing international food trading opportunities.[23] In 2015, CP and Itochu announced that they would jointly take a $10.4 billion stake in China's CITIC Limited, forming a trilateral alliance with Itochu and CP each holding 10 percent of CITIC's stock, one of the largest foreign investments in a Chinese state-owned company.[24]

On 9 March 2020, CP Group submitted the winning bid to purchase Thai retailer, Tesco Lotus, for about $10.6 billion.[25] The purchase needed the approval of the Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) as it could constitute a monopoly, given that CP already owns 7-Eleven convenience stores and the Makro cash-and-carry business.[26] The sale became approved in Malaysia in November 2020 and in Thailand in December 2020, with rebranding of the acquired stores beginning in February 2021, replacing the Tesco corporate branding with that of Lotus's.

In February 2021, CP Group was recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2021 award from Ethisphere Institute, a global institution for evaluating ethical business standards.[27]

In September 2021, CP Group raised $150 million from existing investors, raising the valuation of its Ascend Money subsidiary to $1.5 billion.[28]

In November 2021, CP Group and Telenor Group announced an agreement to form an equal partnership to support the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (dtac). The aim was to create a new tech company that would contribute to Thailand’s strategy of becoming a regional technology hub, focusing on digital infrastructure and innovation.[29]

In 2023, Siam Makro Public Company Limited officially changed its name to CP Extra Public Company Limited (CPAXT). The rebranding was intended to clarify its business scope, which includes both wholesale and retail operations, and to support the company’s long-term growth under CP Group.[30]

Subsidiaries

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Charoen Pokphand Foods

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Main article: Charoen Pokphand Foods

Known as Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc.,[2] (CPF). It was established in 1978 with operations in animal feed production, livestock breeding, further processing and trade. Currently, CPF invests overseas in nine countries, has subsidiaries in 17 countries [31] and exports to over 40 countries. Furthermore, CPF is today the leading producer of feed and one of the largest producers of poultry in the world.[5] Charoen Pokphand Foods is listed in the Stock Exchange of Thailand under the code: CPF.

CPF reported sales revenue of approximately US$17.8 billion in 2024, with a market capitalization of over $5.9 billion that same year.[32]

CP ALL

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Main article: CP ALL

CP ALL Public Company Limited is the flagship company of the Charoen Pokphand Group's marketing and distribution business. It has been the Thai licensee of 7-Eleven since 1989 and operates [9] 15,245 convenience stores under that trademark in Thailand. This is the third largest number of stores after the United States and Japan.[33]

7-Eleven

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CP All Plc. is the sole operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores in Thailand. The CP Group acquired the rights to distribute the convenience store in 1987.[14] The first 7-Eleven outlet was opened in 1989 on Patpong Road in Bangkok. As of 2020, the company had a total of 11,700 stores nationwide employing 170,000 workers.[34] Of the total, 4,245 stores are in Bangkok and vicinity (44 percent) and 5,297 stores are in provincial areas (56 percent). There are 4,205 corporate-owned stores (44 percent), 4,645 franchise stores (49 percent), and 692 sub-area license stores (seven percent). An average of 11.7 million customers visit 7-Eleven stores each day. In 2016, the company expanded another 710 new stores both as stand-alone stores and stores at PTT gas stations. At the end of 2014, the company had 8,210 stand-alone stores (86 percent) and 1,332 stores in PTT gas stations (14 percent). The company planned to open approximately 700 new stores annually, with the goal of 10,000 stores in 2017.[35]

In 2024, there were 15,245 7-Eleven branches in Thailand, and in 2025, the company plans to invest in opening an additional 700 branches.[36]

CP Axtra

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CP Axtra Public Company Limited is a key retail and wholesale subsidiary of Charoen Pokphand Group, operating under the brands Makro and Lotus's. Established in 1988 as Siam Makro, the company opened its first store in Bangkok in 1989 and was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1994. In 2022, CP Axtra underwent a significant restructuring by amalgamating with Ek-Chai Distribution System Co., Ltd., the operator of Lotus's stores, consolidating its wholesale and retail operations under one entity. As of 2025, CP Axtra operates over 305 large-format stores across Thailand.

True Corporation

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Main article: True Corporation

The Telecommunications Business Group was established during the late 1980s. Known as True Corporation Plc,[2] True offers a "convergence" of voice, video and data services across its integrated communications platform. Based in Bangkok, True currently services more than 23 million subscribers to its various services, which includes Thailand's third-largest mobile operator (TrueMove), the country's largest broadband and dial-up internet provider, largest fixed-line phone operator in Bangkok Metropolitan Area, electronic cash and payment services, personal communication telephone, data services, VoIP services, online portals, online games and is the only nationwide cable-TV provider (TrueVisions). True Corporation is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand under the code TRUE.

True Corporation generated approximately US$3.1 billion in revenue in 2012, it had a market capitalization of about $4.3 billion in 2013. It is spinning off its infrastructure operations into a new telecommunications fund set to IPO at about $1.8 billion, putting the group's total value at about $5 billion.[37]

On November 22, 2021, Telenor and Charoen Pokphand Group, officially announced they have agreed to explore a US$8.6 billion merger plan between Thailand's second and third largest telecom operators (by subscribers), True Corporation (TRUE) and Total Access Communication (DTAC) – The proposed merger is subject to regulatory approvals.[38] The merger was "acknowledged" by the regulator NBTC at a meeting on October 20, 2022.[39] The newly merged company still retain the True Corporation name, which was founded on March 1, 2023, and it was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand under the stock ticker symbol TRUE on March 3, 2023.[40] Q1/2025 True Corporation is one of the largest telecom firms in Southeast Asia with over 48.8 million mobile customers.[41]

Ascend Group

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Main article: Ascend Group

Founded in 2014 as a spin-off of True Corporation, Ascend Group handles the e-commerce, online retail, logistics and fulfillment component of CP Group. It marked its $150-million expansion by launching their affiliates in the Philippines and Indonesia, Vietnam, and also hard to reach economies like Myanmar and Cambodia. Ventures are classified under major subsidiaries: Ascend Commerce, Ascend Money and Ascend Capital, along with smaller independent ventures like TrueIDC and Egg Digital.[42]

Lotus Supercenter

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CP Lotus Corporation is a retail operation in China.[43]

C.P. Pokphand Co., Ltd.

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Listed in Hong Kong, CPP is one of the world's largest producers of feed and one of China's leading agricultural companies with factories nationwide.[44]

CP Fresh Mart

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A Thai-based chain selling frozen foods and finished products, now with over 700 branches.[45]

Dayang Motors

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One of China's leading motorcycle producers Dayang Motors, recently signed a joint venture to begin production of cars in Thailand. Its motorcycles are exported to Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa.[46]

Solvay

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In 1989, CP entered the petrochemical business through a joint venture with Solvay, one of Belgium's largest chemical firms. But, it later sold its stakes.[14]

Wal-Mart

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In 1994, CP signed a joint venture agreement with American retail giant, Wal-Mart to establish super-retail stores throughout Asia and later dissolved it.[14]

CP Beverages & Food

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CP B&F is the Beverages arm of CP and was established in 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand. It operates Cafes, QSR, Logistics Brands namely Arabitia Cafe, Jungle Cafe, Farmee, Daily Runner and also is into Export - Import Business. The company now operates in 5 countries - China, Thailand, India, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar and has 5 subsidiaries - CP B&F India Pvt Ltd, CP B&F (Thailand) Co. Ltd, CP B&F (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. In September 2020, CP B&F (Vietnam) Private Company Limited has been established in Vietnam.

SAIC Motor-CP

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SAIC Motor-CP Co., Ltd. is a 50-50 joint venture between CP and Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor. It produces MG vehicles in a manufacturing plant in Chonburi.[47] MG vehicles are distributed in Thailand by MG Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd.[48]

CP Future City Development Corporation Limited (CPFC)

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CP Future City Development Corporation Limited (CPFC) is a fully-integrated real estate company, a subsidiary of C.P. Group, established in 2021 to develop Makkasan then expanded to handle other projects claiming $14 USD billion in deveolopment assets and currently managing 800,000sqm of space, CPFC core businesses focus on property development, investment and management.

Shrimp feed supply chain traceability and audit

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CP Foods produces and sells farmed shrimp. It does not own or operate any fishing vessels. The company has worked to improve the traceability of the fishmeal element of its supply chain since 2012, and broadened this effort to encompass a full traceability system for its farmed shrimp supply chain in 2014. As part of that process, CP Foods has reduced the number of suppliers who provide fishmeal for the production of shrimp feed.

CP Foods has undertaken a full independent, third-party audit of its shrimp feed supply chain (all the way back to the individual fishing boats catching fish for fishmeal production), conducted by a leading international supply chain audit company. Approved by-product fishmeal in shrimp feed is certified "IFFO RS CoC",[49] the highest international benchmark for sustainable fishmeal.

Shrimp Sustainable Supply Chain Task Force

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CP Foods is a founding member of the Shrimp Sustainable Supply Chain Task Force (SSSC), established in July 2014, which has convened food producers, international retailers, and NGOs to map out a holistic improvement and audit plan for the Thai shrimp industry, and to identify and agree the steps and timetable to increase the sustainability and transparency of the supply chain.[50] The key aim of CP Foods and the SSSC is to ensure that abuse of workers and damage to the maritime ecosystem in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea is a thing of the past, and to restore trust in the industry.

A U.S. court dismissed the lawsuit against Costco and CP Foods over allegations of selling Thai prawns linked to forced labor. The court ruled that the plaintiffs failed to prove the companies had a legal duty to disclose labor conditions in their supply chains and could not directly link the prawns they purchased to sources using illegal labor. CP Foods stated that it does not support forced labor and does not own the fishing vessels referenced in the allegations.[51]

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Charoen Pokphand Group Public Company Limited, commonly abbreviated as CP Group, is a Bangkok-headquartered Thai multinational conglomerate founded in 1921 by Chinese immigrant brothers Chia Ek Chor and Chia Siew Whooy as a trading in Bangkok's . The company expanded into production in 1954 and pioneered vertically integrated models, particularly in and , under the leadership of from 1964 onward, evolving into Thailand's largest private enterprise with over 250 subsidiaries operating across more than 20 countries. Its core segments encompass agro-industry and food (including feedmills, livestock, and branded products via subsidiaries like ), retail and distribution (such as convenience stores and wholesale centers), telecommunications (through ), and additional ventures in property, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and digital services, leveraging cross-industry synergies for operational efficiency. Notable milestones include its 1979 entry as one of the first foreign investors in post-reform China, establishing a feedmill in Shenzhen, and navigating the 1997 Asian financial crisis through restructuring, which refocused efforts on core agribusiness strengths amid telecom sector debt defaults.

History

Founding and Initial Operations (1921–1950s)

Charoen Pokphand Group originated in 1921 when brothers Chia Ek Chor and Chia Siew Whooy, ethnic Chinese immigrants from Shantou in southern China, established a modest seed trading shop in Bangkok's Chinatown district, initially operating under the name Chia Tai Chung. The brothers had fled typhoon devastation in their homeland and capitalized on demand for imported vegetable seeds among Thai farmers, sourcing supplies directly from China to supply local agriculture. This venture laid the foundation for the company's focus on agro-inputs, with early operations centered on distribution rather than production, serving small-scale growers in central Thailand. Through the and , the business grew by expanding its seed import and trading network, adapting to Thailand's agricultural economy amid post-World War I recovery and local market fluctuations. The Chia brothers diversified into related activities, including the export of and pigs to , leveraging familial ties in for routes and establishing a reputation for reliable supply chains. By the , wartime disruptions in global prompted further localization of sourcing and sales, with the firm building a base among rice and vegetable farmers in and surrounding provinces, though operations remained small-scale and family-run. In the early , as Thailand's stabilized , the company—now operating under the Charoen Pokphand, signifying prosperity in —entered feed production to vertically integrate with its and meet rising demand from farmers. It established its first modern animal feed mill in around 1953–1954, initially producing basic formulations for and to reduce reliance on imports and improve margins. This shift marked the onset of capabilities, with output focused on domestic markets and gradual expansion to regional outlets by the decade's end, setting the stage for dominance while adhering to cost-efficient, farmer-oriented strategies.

Expansion in Agribusiness (1960s–1980s)

In the mid-, under the leadership of , who assumed control in 1964 at age 25, Charoen Pokphand shifted focus toward production, capitalizing on Thailand's growing demand for nutrition amid agricultural modernization. By the late , the company had established itself as Thailand's leading feed producer, producing compounded feeds for and that incorporated imported ingredients and nutritional expertise from foreign consultants. This expansion built on earlier and operations, enabling by supplying farmers with both inputs and technical guidance to improve yields. The 1970s marked a pivotal phase with the introduction of modern poultry technologies through a 1970 joint venture with U.S.-based Arbor Acres, establishing Arbor Acres (Thailand) as a 60:40 to import high-performance grandparent stock. These breeds, such as the CP707, matured in seven weeks using half the feed of local varieties, revolutionizing efficiency and enabling models where CP provided chicks, feed, and veterinary support in exchange for guaranteed purchase of output. By 1973, CP began exporting to , the first Thai firm to challenge U.S. dominance in that market, while domestic production surged from 36.4 million birds in 1974 to 288 million by 1981, with CP controlling much of the from breeding to processing. In 1975, CP pioneered integrated operations with income guarantees for farmers, solidifying its "" approach and extending feedmill operations abroad, including in 1972 and in 1976. During the 1980s, diversification accelerated into swine and , with pig breeding initiated via imports from , , and the U.S. in 1980, complemented by partnerships like Avian Farms for duck production. CP also entered , launching a research center in 1986 that positioned it as a global leader in black tiger shrimp production through and disease-resistant strains. By decade's end, the company's operations encompassed full , from raw material sourcing—including hybrid development starting in 1981—to export-oriented processing, supporting Thailand's emergence as a major protein exporter while mitigating risks through farmer contracts and . This period's growth was fueled by government incentives for export industries and CP's early entry into in 1979 as the first foreign firm with a feed subsidiary in Shenzhen.

International Diversification and Partnerships (1990s–2000s)

During the , Charoen Pokphand Group intensified its international presence, particularly in , where it established over 200 subsidiaries by the early part of the decade, focusing on sectors such as poultry production, , and . These investments, building on earlier entries in the late , included joint ventures like one in Shenzhen's with U.S.-based Continental Grain and local Chinese partners, leveraging CP's networks for . By the mid-, the group controlled approximately one-fifth of China's market and one-tenth of its feed-grain business, with assets estimated at $2–4 billion across 130 affiliated companies producing items from to motorcycles. Expansion extended to other emerging markets, including entry into in 1992 via shrimp breeding and mills, and in 1993 as one of the first foreign investors in agri-food production. In Vietnam, CP committed over $1 billion in subsequent investments, establishing feed mills and livestock operations that positioned it as a major player in the sector. These moves diversified beyond Thailand's borders, emphasizing in supply chains to mitigate domestic risks and capitalize on regional growth. Key partnerships bolstered this phase, notably the 1990 formation of TelecomAsia (initially CP Telecommunication) as a with British Telecom, securing government concessions for telecommunications infrastructure in with international . The Asian of 1997–1998 strained these efforts, prompting asset sales in —such as non-core holdings in retail and —to address $1 billion in foreign debt and support core . By 2003, the group operated 250 companies across 20 countries, generating $13 billion in sales, reflecting resilience through refocused diversification into retail and ICT abroad.

Contemporary Growth and Adaptations (2010s–present)

In the , Charoen Pokphand Group expanded its retail footprint through strategic acquisitions, including the 2013 purchase of Siam Makro Public Company Limited, a membership-based operator in . This move bolstered 's dominance in convenience and wholesale retail. Further growth came in 2020 with the $10.6 billion acquisition of Tesco's operations in and , forming a with that enhanced its and presence across . The group's telecommunications segment underwent significant adaptation via the 2023 merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), creating Thailand's largest mobile operator with a combined market value of approximately $7.3 billion. The merger, approved by Thai regulators in October 2022 with conditions to maintain competition, positioned True as a telecom-tech powerhouse backed by CP Group's 49% stake alongside China Mobile. This consolidation supported CP's pivot toward digital infrastructure, including 5G rollout and regional expansion under the Chearavanont family's leadership. In , Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) reported robust financial performance, with Q1 2025 net profit surging 642% year-on-year to 8.55 billion , driven by integrated operations in feed, farming, and . Adaptations included initiatives like the 2024 rollout of a global platform—the first of its kind—and 2030 goals for reduced emissions and , as outlined in CP's reports. These efforts, coupled with innovations in disease-resistant breeding and tech partnerships, underscored CP's shift toward resilient, tech-enabled supply chains amid global challenges.

Ownership and Leadership

Chearavanont Family Control

The , descendants of Teochew Chinese immigrants, gained control of Charoen Pokphand Group after the founders Chia Ek Chor and Chia Sew Hoy—brothers who established the company as a seeds and agricultural products store in in 1921—passed away in the and . Their sons, including (born 1939), assumed leadership in the post-World War II era, shifting focus from trading to integrated operations by the , which laid the foundation for the conglomerate's expansion. , who joined the family business in 1963 after studying , became the primary steward, driving growth through joint ventures and in feed milling and production. Under Dhanin's direction, the family consolidated ownership through private holding structures, maintaining effective control despite the public listing of subsidiaries like Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CPF) in 1978. In CPF, as of 2024, family-linked entities such as Charoen Pokphand SJ Holdings Co., Ltd. hold 12.96%, with direct stakes including 6.48% by Dhanin Chearavanont, 8.42% by Somurai Jaruphnit (a family associate), and 4.26% by Phongthep Chiaravanont, collectively ensuring influence over strategic decisions. The broader CP Group's private nature allows the family to retain undivided authority via interlocking directorates and equity in non-listed units spanning retail, telecom, and other sectors. Generational succession reinforces family dominance: In , Dhanin, then senior chairman, appointed his eldest son Soopakij Chearavanont as chairman and second son as group CEO, transitioning operational roles while retaining oversight. This structure mirrors traditional family business models in , prioritizing internal alignment over external investors, with the family's combined net worth reaching $42.6 billion as of February 2025, largely tied to CP Group's estimated $82 billion in 2020 revenues. Such control has enabled long-term investments, including recent initiatives, without diluting familial authority.

Key Executives and Governance

The of Charoen Pokphand Group is dominated by members of the , with key roles held by senior figures guiding strategic oversight and operational execution. serves as Senior Chairman, providing advisory guidance on long-term vision and leveraging his decades of experience in expanding the conglomerate from roots into diversified sectors. Soopakij Chearavanont holds the position of Chairman, focusing on board-level decisions and alignment across the group's global operations. acts as , driving , sustainability initiatives, and supply chain adaptations, as evidenced by his in events like the CP Exposition & Symposium 2025 and advocacy for net-zero emissions. Other notable executives include family members such as Jaran Chiaravanont, Montri Jiaravanont, and Sumet Jiaravanon, who contribute to advisory and operational roles within the group's structure. At subsidiary levels, figures like Prasit Boondoungprasert, CEO of CP Foods, manage segment-specific , earning recognition such as Asia's Best CEO in 2025 for governance excellence in . The group's corporate governance framework emphasizes transparency, , and ethical compliance through a multi-tiered structure. The sets overarching policies and , delegating implementation to the Board of Executives. Supporting bodies include the , and Steering , which oversees internal controls and financial , and the Compliance Steering , ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards across operations. This setup aligns with principles of building stakeholder trust and , though as a privately held entity, it prioritizes family stewardship over public shareholder mechanisms. The framework has evolved to incorporate and , with policies adopted across subsidiaries to standardize practices like net-zero commitments.

Business Segments

Agribusiness and Food Production

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), the primary arm of Charoen Pokphand Group's operations, maintains a vertically integrated spanning production, breeding, , slaughtering, processing, and distribution of animal proteins. This model emphasizes control over inputs to outputs, enabling cost efficiencies and quality traceability across swine, , and segments. In 2024, CPF's business, encompassing and aquaculture rearing, generated 320,240 million in revenue, representing over half of the company's total sales of 580,747 million . Poultry operations form a core pillar, with annual production reaching 685 million birds, positioning CPF as the fourth-largest poultry meat producer in . The portfolio includes broilers, layers, and , supported by extensive breeding programs and . Swine production is substantial, particularly in and , where subsidiaries marketed approximately 9.33 million live pigs in 2022, contributing to regional market leadership amid recovering demand post-disease outbreaks. Aquaculture focuses on and , leveraging advanced and pond systems, though specific output volumes remain integrated within broader farm metrics. Feed production underpins these activities, totaling 17.2 million metric tons in the year prior to 2025, ranking CPF among the world's top five producers. Food production involves raw proteins into fresh, cooked, and ready-to-eat products, including value-added items like marinated meats and meals, distributed through retail, , and restaurant channels. In 2024, this segment yielded 129,143 million , or 22% of total , with facilities operating in 15 countries including , , the , and . Exports rely on distributor networks, while innovations from CPF's research center address consumer trends toward convenience and health. Operations extend internationally, with joint ventures enhancing scale in and , though domestic remains the revenue base.

Retail and Convenience Stores

CP All Public Company Limited, a key of the Charoen Pokphand Group, manages the group's retail and operations, with a primary focus on convenience stores under the brand. Established on March 12, 1999, as a (though operations began in 1988), holds the exclusive license from , Inc., to operate these stores in . The company opened its inaugural store in 1989 at Soi in , marking the entry into Thailand's convenience retail sector. By 2024, CP All had expanded to 15,000 stores across , achieving this milestone through consistent annual additions, including 700 new outlets that year alone. Approximately 51% of these stores are company-owned, with the remainder franchised, enabling broad coverage in urban and provincial areas—42% in and 58% elsewhere as of late 2024. This network positions as 's dominant player in the market, commanding over 70% share of the sector. Beyond core convenience retailing, CP All integrates complementary services such as wholesale distribution, bill payments, , and ready-to-eat food offerings within its stores to enhance customer convenience and revenue streams. The company employs around 31,713 people to support these operations. Expansion efforts continue into neighboring markets, including since 2021 under a 30-year franchise agreement. In 2024, CP All invested up to 4 billion baht (approximately $353 million) to further bolster its retail network, emphasizing diverse store formats tailored to local demands.

Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure

Charoen Pokphand Group's telecommunications operations are primarily conducted through True Corporation Public Company Limited, a major provider of integrated mobile, broadband, and media services in Thailand. True began mobile services in 2001 and expanded following its 2023 merger with Total Access Communication (dtac), forming one of Southeast Asia's largest telecom entities under joint control with Telenor, while CP Group maintains substantial ownership through affiliated entities holding approximately 26% of shares as of early 2024. As of the first quarter of 2025, True served 48.8 million mobile subscribers, including 14.2 million 5G users, and 3.8 million broadband subscribers, with network coverage exceeding 99% of Thailand's population via extensive 5G and 4G infrastructure. True's services encompass TrueMove H for , TrueOnline for fiber broadband and , and for subscription television, emphasizing convergence of telecom and digital content delivery. The company has invested in nationwide deployment across all eight frequency bands, supporting enterprise data solutions and smart home applications, amid competitive pressures that led to a 1.3% quarterly decline in mobile subscribers to 48.8 million by March 2025. In digital infrastructure, CP Group advances capabilities through True IDC, a unit under its digital arm, which operates data centers in , , and . In May 2025, True IDC launched Thailand's first AI hyperscale , designed for gigawatt-scale energy demands and high-intensity AI workloads, as part of a strategic partnership with committing over $1 billion to expand facilities and attract global tech investments. This initiative positions as an digital hub, building on CP's broader digital services via subsidiaries like , which focuses on , , and infrastructure to support regional connectivity and economic digitization.

Automotive, Chemicals, and Other Ventures

Charoen Pokphand Group's automotive segment involves investments in the sales, manufacturing, and distribution of automobiles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, and heavy machinery. A key operation is the 50-50 -CP Co., Ltd., formed in December 2012 with Corporation to assemble and distribute MG brand vehicles in , targeting the market. In November 2023, the subsidiary Hasco-CP, a collaboration with Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd., began production of electric vehicle battery packs at a facility in 's . The group also handles distribution of Dayang motorcycles and construction machinery across markets including . Partnerships, such as the December 2022 memorandum with Motor Corporation, focus on joint studies for carbon-neutral mobility solutions in , including and battery technologies. The group's chemical activities center on agro-chemicals, including the production and distribution of fertilizers and plant protection substances integral to its agricultural . Notable products include fertilizers like C.P. Mordin (18-46-0 N-P-K formula), distributed through subsidiaries such as Charoen Pokphand Prodeed. CP Group enforces a hazardous chemical , prioritizing assessments, safer alternatives, and phased reduction of dangerous substances to mitigate environmental and impacts. Recent collaborations, including the September 2024 memorandum with , emphasize development of eco-friendly chemical products for consumer and industrial applications. Other ventures encompass pharmaceuticals, where subsidiaries conduct , development, and of modern, herbal, and medicines for domestic and export markets. Financial services operate via entities like Zheng Xin Bank Company Limited in , providing accessible lending to farmers and entrepreneurs. Industrial products include plastic packaging such as sacks, PVC pipes, and bags produced in , , and , alongside property development through C.P. LAND Public Company Limited, which manages , , and projects in .

Economic Impact and Achievements

Financial Performance and Market Position

Charoen Pokphand Group's subsidiaries collectively generated substantial revenues in 2024, underscoring the conglomerate's scale across , retail, and telecommunications. (CPF), the core entity, reported sales of 581 billion for 2024, reflecting a slight decline of 0.87% from the prior year amid volatile prices, yet achieving a net profit of 19.5 billion —a 467% surge year-over-year fueled by robust overseas operations in 13 countries, which accounted for 63% of sales. CPF's reached 193 billion as of February 2025, with a of 5.19% and of 3.73%. In retail, Public Company Limited posted total revenue of 987.794 billion and net profit of 25.346 billion for 2024, supporting a of 2.6%. Its stood at 430 billion as of October 2025, reflecting its extensive network of over 13,000 stores in . , the arm, recorded revenue of 206.02 billion in 2024, up 1.54% year-over-year, though it incurred net losses of 10.97 billion due to merger-related costs and investments in infrastructure; its approximated 387 billion . The group's sustainability reporting indicated direct economic value generated, including revenues nearing 3.22 trillion in recent years, highlighting diversified income streams.
Subsidiary2024 Revenue (billion THB)2024 Net Profit (billion THB)Market Cap (billion THB, approx. Oct 2025)
CPF58119.5183
98825.3430
206-11.0387
CP Group maintains a leading market position in as one of the largest conglomerates by revenue and asset base, with subsidiaries ranking prominently: CPF as the second-largest listed company by revenue on the and a top global player in animal . dominates convenience retailing, while True holds significant share in mobile services post its 2023 merger with Total Access Communication, serving over 48 million subscribers. The group's international footprint, spanning , , and the , bolsters resilience against domestic economic fluctuations, though exposure to agricultural commodity cycles and regulatory scrutiny in pose risks to sustained profitability.

Contributions to Employment and Development

The Charoen Pokphand Group employs approximately 450,000 worldwide as of June 2025, spanning its operations in , food production, retail, , and other sectors, thereby serving as a major source of direct in and international markets. In , the group's activities, which form the core of its origins dating back to 1921, generate substantial indirect through supply chains involving farming, , and distribution, particularly in rural areas where over 70% of the population resides and remains a key economic driver. The group's integrated business model, including and technical support for crops like hybrid maize developed since 1981, extends economic opportunities to smallholder farmers by providing stable income, inputs, and market linkages, which enhance rural livelihoods and reduce income volatility tied to prices. Through the Charoen Pokphand for Rural Lives' Development Foundation, established to support community and farmer initiatives, the group invests in skills development, youth programs, and local aligned with Thailand's royal projects, aiming to build and long-term employability in underserved regions. In 2024, CP Group's sustainability efforts included job creation and career promotion projects benefiting thousands, as reported in its annual disclosures, with a focus on skill-building in digital and agro-industrial fields to address labor market gaps amid Thailand's economic transition. These contributions extend to broader by fostering partnerships that promote inclusivity in and healthcare, thereby supporting formation essential for sustained growth in emerging markets. Overall, the group's operations have positioned it as a catalyst for private-sector-led enhancement, though outcomes depend on verifiable and equitable benefit distribution.

Sustainability Efforts

Environmental Management Practices

Charoen Pokphand Group maintains an (EMS) across its operations to mitigate risks, ensure compliance with national and international regulations, and promote continuous improvement in environmental performance. The EMS integrates control technologies, real-time monitoring of emissions and effluents, and structured protocols for resource efficiency. This framework supports the group's broader , which emphasizes protection of natural resources, minimization of operational impacts, and adherence to legal standards, including initiatives for and pollution prevention. In , the group prioritizes efficiency through audits, technology upgrades, and renewable sources such as solar and , aiming to reduce consumption intensity in manufacturing and agricultural facilities. For instance, subsidiaries like (CPF) have deployed energy-saving equipment to lower overall usage while maintaining production scales. Water conservation efforts focus on eco-efficiency principles, with CPF targeting a 25% reduction in raw water consumption per unit of output by optimizing , treatment, and in processing plants; in 2020, these measures included advanced systems shared with farming partners to enhance watershed . Waste management practices involve hierarchical approaches prioritizing reduction, , and , particularly in food production and . The group invests in zero-waste initiatives, converting organic byproducts into and fertilizers, though critics note that volumes reached 125,066 tonnes in 2022, prompting calls for upstream reductions beyond targets. protection integrates sustainable farming techniques, projects, and watershed rehabilitation, with efforts to restore ecosystems affected by activities. These practices align with the group's 2023 sustainability reporting, which documents progress toward UN , including reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions through verified monitoring.

Traceability and Supply Chain Initiatives

, a core of the Charoen Pokphand Group, has deployed blockchain-enabled systems for key feed ingredients, including corn and soybeans, to verify compliance with zero-deforestation and zero-crop-burning standards. In March 2024, CP Foods launched a corn initiative utilizing and technology to monitor sourcing across its global , ensuring for avoids forested areas and slash-and-burn practices; this system flags non-compliant farms and supports supplier remediation. Similarly, in partnership with Bunge, CP Foods tested for deforestation-free shipments from starting June 2024, with plans to expand to full adoption for soy and soy meal by September 2025, enhancing end-to-end visibility from farm to processor. These efforts align with CP Group's commitments to zero deforestation for priority commodities such as , soy, , and by 2030. For processed food products, CP Foods integrates into its digital platform for fresh and , enabling consumers to track origins from farm to retail via QR codes and ensuring adherence to international standards like . This system, rolled out progressively since 2020, covers the entire and has been extended to boost transparency in farming and feed production. In , CP Group introduced a corn in November 2024, opening the platform to local stakeholders to foster a sustainable led by regional farmers, incorporating for production and sales. In , CP Foods has piloted full-chain for , conveying data from harvest through processing in vertically integrated operations, as demonstrated in a Global Dialogue on . The company maintains group-wide commitments to , including annual supplier self-assessments and ESG audits for critical suppliers, though independent assessments note gaps in operational disclosure for farmed fish and . CP Group's 2024 sustainability report emphasizes these technologies for building trust, with ongoing monitoring for soybeans initiated in January 2024 to prevent and support net-zero goals.

Controversies and Criticisms

In 2025, (CPF), a of the Charoen Pokphand Group, faced a lawsuit in alleging responsibility for environmental damage caused by the invasive blackchin (Sarotherodon melanotheron), which has disrupted local ecosystems. Filed by over 1,400 fishermen and aquaculture farmers primarily in , the suit claims the species, introduced via escapes or releases linked to CPF's farming operations, preys on larvae and snails, leading to and economic harm estimated at 2.4 billion baht (approximately $70.9 million) in damages. The South Civil Court accepted the case on March 4, 2025, allowing it to proceed to trial after rejecting CPF's motion to dismiss, though CPF maintains the invasion stems from illegal imports by third parties rather than its facilities and has appealed the ruling. The blackchin tilapia, native to , proliferated rapidly in Thai waterways since around 2021, overwhelming native species and prompting government eradication efforts that have captured millions of but failed to contain the spread. Affected farmers reported up to 80% losses in production due to predation, exacerbating ecological imbalances in coastal wetlands where the fish competes for resources and alters food webs. On January 13, 2025, demonstrators rallied in , demanding ecosystem restoration and compensation from both the government and CPF, highlighting delays in containment as evidence of inadequate corporate and regulatory oversight. CPF countered by filing a on October 6, 2025, against the BioThai Foundation, an environmental NGO, accusing it of falsely attributing the solely to CPF's operations and disseminating unverified claims that impeded eradication efforts. Critics of CPF, including BioThai, argue the suit exemplifies strategic litigation to silence dissent, while CPF insists on transparency and evidence-based amid broader scrutiny of industrial 's role in species introductions. This dispute underscores ongoing tensions in Thailand's sector, where practices have historically facilitated risks, though peer-reviewed studies on escapement causation remain limited and contested. Broader criticisms of CPF's operations in have included allegations of discharge contributing to and coastal degradation, though specific lawsuits tying CPF directly to such impacts are scarce compared to industry-wide issues like historical conversion for ponds in the 1980s–1990s. Reports from environmental groups highlight industrial aquaculture's use of chemicals and s, potentially harming wild stocks, but CPF has implemented probiotic-based systems since 2021 to minimize these, reducing use and water withdrawal by 36% per unit from 2015 to 2020. No resolved environmental litigation against CPF for was identified in recent records, with the company emphasizing compliance with Thai standards and projects planting thousands of trees since 2020. In March 2025, the South Bangkok Civil Court accepted a lawsuit filed by over 1,400 fishermen and farmers in against Public Company Limited (CPF), a of the Charoen Pokphand Group, alleging that the company introduced the invasive blackchin tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) into Thai waterways, causing environmental damage and economic losses estimated at 2.5 billion baht since 2017. The plaintiffs claim the ' proliferation has devastated local fisheries and fish farms by outcompeting and disrupting ecosystems. CPF has denied responsibility, asserting it did not import or distribute the fish and that evidence points to other sources, such as unauthorized releases or . In response, CPF initiated legal action against environmental activist Witoon Lianchamroon, secretary-general of the BioThai Foundation, filing a criminal suit in October 2025 over his July 2024 public statements and presentations linking CPF to the outbreak, including the use of allegedly fabricated images. The Provincial Court held its first hearing on October 22, 2025, with a subsequent hearing scheduled for December 1, 2025; CPF argues the claims are false and damaging to its reputation. BioThai and supporters, including human rights representatives, have characterized CPF's suit as a potential SLAPP tactic to silence criticism, prompting international monitoring of Thailand's handling of environmental advocacy cases. Earlier legal disputes include a U.S. class action suit by law firms against CPF and retailer , seeking an injunction over allegations of forced labor and slavery in the Thai prawn supply chain linked to CPF suppliers; the case highlighted traceability issues but did not result in verified liability for CPF itself. In a separate U.S. labor case, Davis v. Charoen Pokphand (USA), Inc. (2003), poultry processing workers sued a CPF subsidiary for unpaid compensation related to donning and doffing protective gear, with the court addressing wage and hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. These instances reflect ongoing activist scrutiny of CPF's supply chain practices, though courts have not uniformly upheld claims of direct corporate fault. During Thailand's COVID-19 vaccine procurement in 2021, activists raised concerns over potential influence by the Charoen Pokphand Group, citing its indirect equity link to Sinovac via Sino Biopharmaceutical, which acquired a 15% stake in Sinovac Life Sciences and is associated with CP Group. CP Group publicly denied any direct involvement, shareholding in Sinovac, or decision-making influence in vaccine procurement activities.

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