2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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).

9. 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

10. 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 “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

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

12. Books for adults
Children books
Books for teens

13. Best Sellers Business and Management

14. Product Highlights Comics Magazine

17. Properties

18. 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.

19. Thailand Publishing Industry
Wongsiri Miyaji
10 Sep2013

20. Thailand - Population: 64 million - male : female = 96
Thailand - Population: 64 million - male : female = 96.2 : GDP H : 186 billion USD GDP Growth : % - Graduate starting salary = 500 USD - Average income per household = 800 USD

22. 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 year - Ebook market 10% of the whole market in 5 years

23. Thailand Publishing Industry

24. 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

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

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

30. Notes:
The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (
Se-education Pcl. (
Thailand’s National Statistical Office (