The Thai DIY chain Home Pro is expanding exceptionally strongly. In the second quarter the company increased its net sales by 14.5 per cent compared with the same period last year to THB 7.95966 bn. It is reported that this increase was achieved both on the existing floorspace and through three new openings. There was still another new opening in the first quarter. Sales in the first half-year as a whole saw an increase of 20.8 per cent to THB 16.37372 bn.