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Push for robots in Thailand 4.0 planning
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/05/2017
» Thai Beverage Group and Charoen Pokphand Group, respectively owned by billionaires Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and Dhanin Chearavanont, are planning to develop robots to respond to the Thailand 4.0 scheme.
Thailand falls out of auto top 10 in the world
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/12/2015
» Thailand drops to 12th in world in vehicle production but remains among top 10 exporters. Emissions tax next year may slow sales.
What's new in business news: July 30, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2015
» Japan firms in Thailand see Thai economy improving in second-half of year, Japan starts land survey for Bangkok-Chiang Mai railway stressing safety & sudden govt rule change shuts off Cambodian border trade.
What's new in business news: May 12, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/05/2014
» Auto sector slowdown & mass layoffs, govt bailout for credit union hit by 12 billion baht embezzlement & consumer goods prices likely to rise with palm oil weather problems.
Used car prices collapse
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2013
» Used cars usually retain value at 30% of new price. Likely drop to 50% of new car price with govt 1st car scheme flood of new cars.
Floods: Honda destroys cars
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2011
» Customers need not worry about buying the flood-damaged cars seen so often in photos. They will be systematically destroyed and scrapped.
Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.
Brace yourselves (updated Sunday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2011
» The economic damage caused by the flood crisis worsened yesterday as Ayutthaya factories were flooded. In Bangkok, residents now fear the worst as flood waters approach the city.
Floods hit auto & electronics exports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/10/2011
» Auto supply chain stops with roads and transport flooded. High-tech equipment in electronics factories damaged.
Future of auto industry
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/07/2011
» From one-tonne pickup to eco-cars, Japanese investors lead the pack as Thailand aims to be a top 10 producer.