InterviewThailand oil company revises investments to build out retail hubs
PTTOR to add delivery drop-off points and fitness centers to gas stations
PTTOR intends to add bubble tea houses, small fitness centers and delivery hubs to its gas stations. (Photo courtesy of the company)
APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer
November 4, 2021 12:00 JST
BANGKOK -- The retail arm of Thailand's state-owned energy giant expects to double its net profit by 2025 as it transitions away from a gas station-based business to one that also provides drivers a little relief from the road, makes deliveries to smartphone users and gives electric vehicle owners locations to charge their batteries.