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Car market confident 2020 sales will hit 1m
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 29/11/2019
» Local car distributors remain optimistic that the car market will reach 1 million sold for a third straight year in 2020, with an economic recovery predicted in next year's second half.
Vehicle sales up 3.7% in sluggish May
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/06/2019
» Car sales growth is likely to slow in the second half as the local market sees fewer model launches to attract buyers and the political picture remains opaque to car makers, says the automotive industry club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
More stimulus urged despite industrial sentiment uptick
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 13/06/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has urged the new government to speed up its economic stimulus measures to sustain investors' confidence after the general election.
Car makers jittery on post-poll instability
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/03/2019
» Car makers are voicing concerns over potential post-election instability and wage increases that could challenge Thailand's automotive market, despite this year's healthy sales projections.
Isuzu worries over Euro 5-6 parts limitations
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/02/2019
» Thai auto parts suppliers' ability to upgrade components for locally made vehicles to meet Euro 5 and 6 standards is limited, leaving automakers concerned about the higher production cost for cars in the near future, says Tri Petch Isuzu Sales, the local distributor of Isuzu trucks.
FTI edgy on negative factors in outlook
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/01/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has a conservative outlook on the country's automotive industry in 2019, saying there are ample negative factors to pressure both domestic sales and exports.
Honda shies from all-electric option
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/01/2019
» Thailand is unready for 100% electric motorcycles because regulations for lithium-ion battery recycling are insufficient to promote eco-friendlier motorbikes, says a key Honda official.
BKS sees lacklustre future sales
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/01/2019
» Bangkok Komatsu Sales Co (BKS) is downbeat on local sales of construction machinery in fiscal 2018 ending in March, even as Thailand accelerated many megaprojects that are driving momentum in the sector.
FTI sees stagnant car output in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/12/2018
» Thailand's automotive industry is expected to maintain output in 2019 at 2.15 million cars, even as domestic and external factors become volatile, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrial sentiment at highest level in 66 months
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 19/12/2018
» The Thailand Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) hit its highest level in 66 months in November as manufacturers increased production in readiness for the long New Year holiday, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).