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FTI ready to lobby for Euro 5-6 perks
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to lobby the next administration for more tax incentives for automakers, in response to the current government's policy to upgrade vehicle fuel standards to Euro 5 and 6, a move the FTI finds unclear and unattractive.
FOMM Asia first to win BoI perks to make battery EVs
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/10/2018
» Thai-Japan joint venture FOMM Asia Co is the first carmaker under the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme to win Board of Investment (BoI) incentives to manufacture battery EVs, as other makers have joined hybrid and plug-in hybrid EV schemes.
Toyota Thailand to cut 800 workers
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 06/07/2016
» In a clear sign of the country's economic woes, Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Thailand has launched a voluntary redundancy programme, aiming to shed 800 workers.
Manufacturers back eco-car rethink
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 25/03/2015
» Eco-car makers have voiced support for the state's reconsideration of the second phase of the eco-car scheme, urging instead a focus on hybrids and electric vehicles.
Companies told to figure out back-up plans
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/01/2014
» Business leaders urged businesses to prepare back-up plans to cope with the planned Bangkok shutdown rallies by the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) next week.