Article: 156 new jobs at lens plant.

Jun. 10--Transitions Optical Inc, the world's largest photochromic coated-lens producer, plans to invest 540 million baht in a manufacturing plant in the Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate, Chon Buri.

Sudjit Inthaiwong, the deputy secretary-general of the Board of Investment, said the venture showed confidence in the Thai economy.

The investment aims to create 156 new jobs and transfer technological know-how and innovation to local industries.

The BoI is providing promotional privileges to support the project.

Richard Elias, a chairman of Transitions, said the investment showed the firm was also confident in Thai security, workforce and ...

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