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Zhejiang Chunfeng seeks local partners
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2023
» Zhejiang Chunfeng Power, a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, is seeking local business partners to form a join venture to build an electric motorcycle factory in Thailand, which is set to be the company's hub to export battery-run motorcycles in Asean.
BMW unit to settle EV plant plan by year-end
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/10/2023
» BMW Group Thailand will finalise its plan to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Thailand within this year as the Munich-based premium car manufacturer joins other automakers worldwide in seeking to take advantage of opportunities in the EV industry, which is being strongly backed by the government.
Isuzu mulls e-pickup factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/10/2023
» Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors plans to build a factory to make electric pickups in Thailand if local demand for the vehicles increases significantly, says Tri Petch Isuzu, the local distributor of cars under the Isuzu brand.
Investors get go ahead for B41bn projects
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/10/2023
» Six investment projects worth 41 billion baht, including electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and waste-to-energy power plant development, were granted approval by the Thai Board of Investment (BoI).
BEV sales to soar despite lending restraint
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/09/2023
» Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are expected to reach 60,000-70,000 units this year, exceeding the target of 40,000 units, as demand soars even though banks are enforcing stricter loan criteria which threatens to affect domestic car manufacturing, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
EV industry faces ‘critical’ worker shortage
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2023
» Thailand faces a critical shortage of electric vehicle specialists and skilled workers needed to fuel the growth of the industry, which is struggling to fill more than 53,000 positions, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (Evat).
GAC Aion set to assemble EVs in the EEC next year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/09/2023
» GAC Aion New Energy Automobile, an electric vehicle (EV) maker under Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (GAC), the second-largest seller of EVs in China, plans to assemble its first battery EVs in June 2024 at the company's new factory in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
EV producers upbeat on investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/09/2023
» More electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are expected to invest in Thailand, although the latest EV incentive package is believed to be less attractive than its predecessor, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
Committee highlights trade issues
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/09/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is looking into new trade issues, including the influx of Chinese goods, aiming to draft a new economic proposal for the Srettha Thavisin government.
Motorcycle outlook rosy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/09/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects total motorcycle production this year will exceed the target of 2.1 million units.