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Carmakers act to spur flagging sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2025
» Automakers are trying to deal with sluggish domestic car sales by cutting costs and launching new promotional campaigns which are expected to boost bookings at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which opens on March 26.
Hyundai unit says tariff plan may prompt rethink
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2025
» US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 25% tariff on car imports may affect electric vehicle (EV) production plans globally, says Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group.
Car industry struggles to scale autonomous heights
Published on 28/12/2024
» Thailand is making some progress in producing and selling autonomous vehicles domestically, but it is difficult for the country to reach the top levels of self-driving technology, says Wallop Chalermvongsavej, managing director of Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group.
Top AI stories of 2024: Sunrise-AI
Business, Published on 28/12/2024
» Many businesses are set to benefit or see growth opportunities from the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is gaining ground in Thailand, while some may be affected by AI and may have to adjust before AI disrupts their business. Bangkok Post explores how AI is impacting the business landscape.
Sluggish economy dents auto sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/12/2024
» The decision by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to reduce the car production target twice in 2024 effectively illustrates how severe the drop in domestic car sales has been this year, dealing a heavy blow to manufacturers.
Auto sales rut in Thailand to drag on for years
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/12/2024
» Sluggish car sales are expected to plague the Thai automotive industry for at least another 1-2 years, with total domestic sales projected to plunge to 560,000 units in 2024, according to Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group.
Traditional cuisine in a contemporary menu
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/10/2024
» Being an island-nation, Singapore has never really been self-reliant when it comes to produce.
Hyundai unit may adjust output post-2026
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/09/2024
» Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group, plans to produce 5,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) a year at its plant in Samut Prakan in 2026, but may need to adjust future volume as domestic car sales sag.
Hyundai allocates B1bn for electric vehicle expansion
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/08/2024
» Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group, is preparing to expand its electric vehicle business in the country within September under a 1-billion-baht investment in a move to compete with other EV manufacturers.
Roadshow tantalises more South Korean corporations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) continued to encourage more South Korean companies, including vaccine maker SK Bioscience, to expand their businesses into Thailand during its latest roadshow in Seoul.