Nation Group Publishing Broadcasting New Media Printing Education Nation International Edutainment Pcl. (NINE) is a subsidiary of Nation Multimedia Group Pcl., one of the largest multimedia companies in Thailand. Nation Group established in 1971. Annual turnover = 100 Million USD . 2,000 staff Publishing Broadcasting New Media Printing Education 3 newspapers 2 magazines TV, Radio Nation University

Newspapers The Nation : The Group's flagship publication in English language founded in 1971 with regional reach The Nation is determined to deliver impartial and multi facet news reporting on major national events, business, lifestyle, as well as insightful analysis.

Newspapers Krungthep Turakij : The country's largest circulation Thai-language business daily continues its role as the must-read newspaper for business people. The paper covers in-depth analyses on future trends for business readers to make accurate decisions for their businesses. Krungthep Turakij has enjoyed overwhelming success over two decades.

Newspapers Kom Chad Luek : The third highest Thai-language mass circulation daily with emphasis on "creative difference" by offering high standard and socially responsible content. Since its inception in 2001, Kom Chad Luek was an instant success, commanding 3rd largest market share in the mass market segment. Awarded “Newspaper of the Year” from World Association of Newspaper (WAN) in 2005 in recognition of winning the trust and support of readers and advertisers alike.

Broadcasting: TV Nation Channel, Kom Chad Luek TV, Krungthep Turakij TV, SEA Channel and Crime Watch 24. Nation Group operates satellite TV channels (free to air) with various contents for wide range of audiences.

Broadcasting: Radio Radio Business: FM 90.5 station targets general public who are interested in today’s issues in Thailand and the world. The radio station features not only news updates, but also stock market movement, politics and economics. FM 102 station targets working adults. It features more lifestyle-oriented programs such as program to give advice on health, home, cars and investment.

New Media New Media: News and information, from our varied sources as newspapers, radio and television, are also offered through new media such as online, mobile, IPTV, tablets, SMS and MMS news for mobile, AR code (iSnap).

Printing Printing Service: Operated by WPS Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nation Group, the company utilizes modern machinery and technology combined with long-time expertise and professional experience in this service. It is able to offer a wide variety of printing services such as graphic design, pre-press, press, post-press and other special services. In reflection of the superior quality of its printing services, the company received the Gold Award at 10th Asian Print Awards in 2012 .

Education : Nation University Nation Multimedia Group is set to move into the local education market in a joint venture with South-East Asia University in 2011. “Nation University” has 2 campuses which are Lampang Campus and Bangkok Campus and will expand nationwide in the future. Business Administration Health Sciences Social Science and Humanities Communication Arts Information Technology

International Media Services Publishing Broadcasting Character Management International Media Services New Media

Books for adults Children books Books for teens

Best Sellers Business and Management

Product Highlights Comics Magazine

Properties

International Media Services Operated by NINE’s Nation International, the business provides overseas periodical publishers many services including printing, advertising sales, subscription sales, distribution and delivery. We provide services to many newspapers and magazines including the Asian Wall Street Journal, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Time Magazine, Fortune, Newsweek, Forbes Asia, Reader’s Digest, Harvard Business Review and many more.

Thailand Publishing Industry Wongsiri Miyaji 10 Sep2013

Thailand - Population: 64 million - male : female = 96 Thailand - Population: 64 million - male : female = 96.2 : 100 - GDP H1-2013 : 186 billion USD - 2013 GDP Growth : 3.8-4.3% - Graduate starting salary = 500 USD - Average income per household = 800 USD

Thailand Publishing Industry - Book market 2013 : 756 million USD - > 430 Publishers - 40 new titles/day - > 14,000 new titles/year - 2,600 retail stores - 6,700 convenience stores - distributor’s margin = 40-45% Book Fairs in Thailand - 2 main book fairs a year + 5 or 6 - > 1.7 million visitors (11-12days) - main visitors 15-30 year - Ebook market 10% of the whole market in 5 years

Thailand Publishing Industry

Thailand Reading Statistics 2011 (reading beyond work and study hour) - 53,000 households - including newspapers, magazines, digital materials, etc.   age under 6 age 6 year up amount 2.7 million 42 million reading rate 53.5% 68.6% Spending < 100 THB 200 THB  per month < 3 USD 6 USD - Data from Thailand’s National Statistical Office

What do Thai people love to read? (age over 6 years) - Data from Thailand’s National Statistical Office

Thailand Publishing Industry (estimation) Top 5 Categories published in 2011 (titles) Fiction Children books Comics Text books Religious & Philosophy

Notes: The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (www.pubat.or.th) Se-education Pcl. (www.se-ed.com) Thailand’s National Statistical Office (www.nso.go.th)