Sarun Rungkasiri, COO for downstream petroleum business of PTT Public Company Ltd, centre, recently presided over the signing of the Jiffy Master Franchise in Laos between PTT Retail Marketing Co Ltd (PTTRM) and PTT (Lao) Co Ltd (PTTLAO). The move is expected to expand business opportunities in the region for PTT as well as creating jobs and boosting commerce. PTT is a national oil and gas energy company.

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