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500,000 cars in Thailand still have faulty Takata airbags
Online Reporters, Published on 01/10/2025
» About 500,000 vehicles in Thailand still have defective Takata airbags, which could explode and hurl metal fragments at drivers and passengers, the The Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA) has warned.
Thai EVs face insurance hurdles
Published on 02/07/2024
» Thailand’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) market could face setbacks if insurance companies refuse to provide coverage for EVs, says the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA).
Car firms warned of new Australia rule
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2024
» Auto exports to Australia may be affected by a new trade barrier expected to be imposed on new cars shipped to the country next year, warns the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA).
Bumpy road for EV evolution
Published on 25/03/2024
» The rapid growth in electric vehicle investment in Thailand from many Chinese EV makers is, in the eyes of some industry observers, reminiscent of "zero dollar" tours.
Minister nudges industry towards sustainability for exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/02/2024
» The Thai automotive industry is being urged to speed up the transition to new global regulations, which emphasise sustainability and clean energy, while leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs) to hone their competitive edge.
Department of Land Transport issues warning on airbags
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/01/2023
» About 600,000 cars nationwide have still not been checked for defective Takata airbags, warned the Department of Land Transport (DLT) on Tuesday as it urged drivers to get replacements free of charge.
Airbag safety alerts stepped up
Online Reporters, Published on 24/01/2023
» About 600,000 cars nationwide have still not been checked for defective Takata airbags, says the Department of Land Transport (DLT), which is urging drivers to get replacements free of charge.
Automakers fear parts shortage amid conflict
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/03/2022
» The Russia-Ukraine war is threatening to cause a shortage of auto parts for European automakers, which will affect global supply chains and car assembly in Thailand, says the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA).
Motor show to be a boon for Lampang
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2022
» The Department of Industrial Promotion hopes to generate 100 million baht in economic value through its cooperation with automakers at the Diprom Motor Show in the northern province of Lampang.
Thai car parts may feel Trump policy sting
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 30/03/2017
» Thailand's shipments of auto parts and tyres to the US are likely to suffer from the protectionist trade policies of US President Donald Trump as they are exported directly to the US, experts warn.