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High household debt dents auto sector
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2025
» Thailand's automotive industry remains volatile as household debt is still elevated, though domestic vehicle sales managed to rise slightly in April for the first time in 23 months, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai car sales rise for first time in 23 months
Published on 22/05/2025
» Domestic car sales in Thailand rose in April rose for the first time in 23 months, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Thursday, though production and exports extended their run of declines.
Honda to scale back on EVs, Nissan plans workforce reduction
Reuters, Published on 20/05/2025
» TOKYO — Honda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles (EVs) given slowing demand and would be focusing on capturing growing demand for hybrids with new models.
Call for light touch on missed EV targets
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/05/2025
» Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in Thailand are calling on the government to maintain subsidies and cancel fines for those failing to meet state production targets as the automotive industry slows to a crawl.
Maid arrested over B430m tax evasion at companies
Online Reporters, Published on 18/05/2025
» CHON BURI: A maid, 54, was arrested in this eastern province as she was suspected of taking part in tax evasion worth altogether about 430 million baht at several companies.
Thais, Chinese arrested in raid on scam gang
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/05/2025
» Police arrested 18 Thais and 13 Chinese nationals in Chon Buri, Rayong and Samut Prakan provinces, allegedly for forming a scam gang and assaulting the holders of their mule bank accounts.
Neta Auto banks on new investors
Published on 15/05/2025
» A new investor group is expected to take over debt-ridden Neta Auto, looking to revive the Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker in China and Thailand, says the head of the local subsidiary.
Ford sees $1.5 billion tariff hit this year, suspends 2025 forecast
AFP, Published on 06/05/2025
» NEW YORK — Ford reported a 65% drop in first-quarter profits Monday, citing a near-term drag on auto sales from new vehicle launches, as it withdrew its forecast amid tariff uncertainty.
Production index slips on downbeat trade projection
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» Unpleasant trade prospects threaten to affect the Thai manufacturing sector, with the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dipping by 0.6% year-on-year in March to 105.03 points, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Thai auto output to dip below 1.4m
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/04/2025
» Thailand's total car manufacturing this year is likely to fall short of the industry's initial target of 1.5 million units due to the impact of Washington's tariff policy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).