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AP Honda's veep ready to ride into the Thai sunset
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 28/09/2019
» September is Suchart Arunsaengroj's last month as vice-president of AP Honda, the local sales unit for Honda motorcycles, before his retirement.
Automotive industry at a turning point
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/01/2019
» The year 2019 is shaping up to be a challenging one for Thailand's automotive industry in terms of keeping its competitiveness, both regionally and globally, as other developing countries venture into the high-value sector to create local jobs.
Ford mum about rejig's Asean impact
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/10/2018
» US car maker Ford Motor Co remains silent on whether its Asean operations will be affected by a US$11-billion restructuring plan to cut 70,000 salaried employees worldwide.
Mazda sure of BoI nod for HEV production
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/07/2018
» Japan's Mazda is confident its application for electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturing will be considered soon even though the Board of Investment (BoI) has frozen all EV applications from carmakers for almost a year.
Heavy-duty leadership
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/03/2018
» 'I would like to deliver the best performance to Volvo Group during my term."
Bridgestone tags Thailand as Asia hub
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/10/2017
» Japan-based Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tyre maker, remains confident about its Thai business becoming the regional hub of Asia-Pacific in the long run.
Charging up the EV market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/09/2017
» The government is offering full support to electrical vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including a series of excise tax cuts and promotional privileges that have attracted car assemblers to invest in the sector as a means to prop up sales of the eco-friendly vehicles. But there are hiccups that could potentially thwart the government's EV vision as high pricing and job losses come into play.
Haupcar pioneers car-sharing service
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/01/2017
» Bangkok's notorious traffic, disconnected transport modes and rapid urbanisation have triggered the establishment of various smartphone-based taxi service providers in recent years.
Mazda angles for pole position
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/12/2016
» Thailand's domestic car market for years has been battling a continuous slump since 2013, with the blame placed squarely on the previous government's generous first-time car buyer scheme that ended in late 2012.
Seminar airs doubts about state EV push
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/10/2016
» The government is being urged to make a thorough study of the negative impact on parts makers, labourers and the automotive industry before promoting electric vehicles (EVs).