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Thailand’s EV Industry Fuels Commercial Real Estate Boom
Published on 23/09/2024
» Thailand is poised to become Southeast Asia’s leading market for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and innovation, which will have significant implications for the country’s commercial real estate industry. According to JLL (NYSE: JLL), sustained growth in Thailand’s EV industry, supported by government policies and foreign investment, will create an addressable real estate market of at least $6.5 billion (THB220 billion) by 2030, underpinning the country’s rise as a regional leader in EV manufacturing and innovation.
Thais keep their cars for longer
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/09/2024
» Thais are less likely to buy new cars because of the sluggish economy, says Differential (Thailand) Co Ltd, a provider of data analytics, technology and research solutions.
TIDLOR Showcases Insurance Brokerage Technology
Published on 16/09/2024
» Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited ("TIDLOR" or "the Company"), led by Mr. Piyasak Ukritnukun, Managing Director, stated that an overview of the company’s business performance in the past, in addition to the continuous growth of the vehicle title loan business, currently boasting over 100 billion baht in outstanding loan portfolio and firmly establishing TIDLOR as a market leader. In parallel, the company has also focused on expanding its insurance brokerage business, driven by a commitment to increase public access to insurance coverage. As part of this initiative, TIDLOR pioneered the introduction of 0% cash installment service for car insurance premiums, which was gained widespread popularity among consumers due to its obvious benefits and has since become a standard offering in the industry. Today, many insurance brokers have adopted this service model, making it a widely accepted solution for customers.
Thrilling AMG coupés up the ante
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/09/2024
» While getting ready for a test drive might take half a minute or so, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 can catapult the driver from 0-100 kilometres per hour in just 4.2sec.
Your horoscope for Sept 13-19
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 13/09/2024
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Study touts tech for firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2024
» The International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) provides policy recommendations to strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the automotive and auto parts and fashion industries by leveraging innovative technologies with low-interest financing and a focus on new markets such as Africa, India and the Middle East.
Porsche and Puma Launch 911 Turbo Tribute Sneakers
Published on 11/09/2024
» Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first 911 Turbo with a special highlight for all Porsche enthusiasts: an exclusive series of twelve different sneaker designs, each limited to 911 units per model, in collaboration with sportswear manufacturer Puma. Two models in the sneaker series have historical connections to iconic Porsche models, inspired by their distinctive design elements. The “Turbo No. 1” sneaker is based on the legendary Porsche gifted to Louise Piëch on her 70th birthday, while the “Turbo 930” sneaker honours Dr. Ferry Porsche's Turbo vehicle from 1976.
Thailand's EV makers seek to renegotiate govt incentives as sales slow
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2024
» As sales of electric vehicles (EVs) miss expectations in Southeast Asia's largest market, Thailand's main group of manufacturers, comprising large Chinese and Japanese firms, seeks to extend production deadlines set in a government scheme of incentives.
Shutter 20 years on
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/09/2024
» Two decades ago, the release of Shutter marked a pivotal moment in Thai cinema and the horror genre. Directed by the then-upcoming filmmakers Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, Shutter has since become a staple of horror. In 2024, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the film returns to theatres in a remastered 4K version, reawakening a wave of nostalgia for audiences and reigniting the terror that made it a global sensation.
Car sales set to improve in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/09/2024
» Sluggish domestic car sales are expected to improve in the second half as banks are likely to relax lending criteria in granting auto loans, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).