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Thai Summit gives details of work halt
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/11/2019
» Thai Summit Group, one of the country's biggest auto parts makers, says its plant in Laem Chabang is still in operation after suspending some manufacturing units and laying off 100 employees for two months.
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.
Volvo optimistic for 2018 as truck sales bounce back
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/09/2018
» Volvo Group Thailand is optimistic the overall truck market can grow over 10% this year after all segments posted healthy gains in the first seven months.
Thai Yamaha sees golf cart upsurge
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/06/2018
» Thai Yamaha Motor Co, the local unit of the Japanese motorcycle maker, expects production growth of golf carts to hit 15-20% for 2018-22.
Auto parts makers fretting over Trump trade war
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/03/2018
» The Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (Tapma) is concerned about a global trade war sparked by tariffs from US President Donald Trump, although the country's auto parts shipments have yet to be affected
Isuzu eyes smooth ride as truck export plans rev up
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/02/2018
» Japanese carmaker Isuzu Motors Ltd holds a positive outlook for 2018 shipments from its Thai manufacturing base, as it is seeks new market destinations and plans to export its big trucks for the first time this year.
Volvo looks to shift out of heavy truck industry rut
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/02/2018
» Swedish vehicle maker Volvo Group Thailand is confident it can overcome the contractions that plagued the industry last year as the local truck market starts growing again.
Headwinds expected for auto industry
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 03/01/2018
» Thailand's automotive industry is forecast to face myriad negative external factors, though the domestic market is expected to gain momentum in line with the country's GDP.
Mitsubishi spots growth after 4-year slump
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/12/2017
» Thailand's car market will climb 5% to 900,000 vehicles per year after four straight years of decline, said the chief of Mitsubishi Thailand.
Thai salaries set to rise 5-6% annually in short term
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 28/11/2017
» Willis Towers Watson, a global advisory firm, has forecast salaries in Thailand to rise by 5-6% annually in the short term, saying the country's economy and inflation are stable. However, there are no major positive factors to support sharp pay increases at the moment.