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Addressing the skills gap
Published on 17/06/2024
» Recent decisions by two Japanese automakers to close their plants in Thailand affect the country's standing as a leading global car producer, once dubbed the "Detroit of Asia".
Proton unveils made-in-Malaysia EV brand
Published on 13/06/2024
» Proton, the Malaysian carmaker backed by the Chinese automaker Geely, has unveiled the country’s first homemade electric vehicle brand.
PM not worried by Suzuki Motor exodus
Published on 08/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed confidence that other auto manufacturers will not withdraw their production bases from Thailand, following the decision of Suzuki Motor Corporation to do so.
Suzuki to stop making cars in Thailand to focus on EV shift
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/06/2024
» Suzuki Motor Corp will halt production of cars and trucks in Thailand by the end of next year to focus resources on producing electric and hybrid vehicles elsewhere, the company said Friday.
Changan vows to buy parts locally
Business, Published on 07/06/2024
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile plans to buy auto parts from local suppliers under deals valued at 3.6 billion baht to help promote the EV supply chain in Thailand, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Carmakers flag difficult year on costs, muted EV demand
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/05/2024
» PORTLAND - Automakers across Europe and Asia are warning of a challenging year as rising costs and waning demand for electric vehicles (EVs) weigh on profits.
China's Chery lands BOI perks for Rayong EV plant
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/04/2024
» Thailand continues to attract investment in its electric vehicle (EV) industry, with Chery Automobile being the latest Chinese EV manufacturer to have been granted investment incentives by the Board of Investment (BOI) to build a factory in Rayong province.
Chinese EV battery firms 'eye Thailand'
Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) said it believes that at least two leading Chinese manufacturers of electric vehicle (EV) battery cells will choose Thailand to make their wares, with a combined initial investment of 30 billion baht.
Big EV battery cell plant likely in two years
Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) expects foreign investors to set up a big plant in Thailand to produce battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) within two years, following its roadshow in China last week.
Ducati to use Thailand as an export hub
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/04/2024
» Italian big bike manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding aims to make Thailand one of its export hubs after opening a new factory in Rayong, its first production facility in Asia.