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Auto sector faces bumpy sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2024
» The automotive industry is expected to have unequal sales growth this year, driven by motorists' changing lifestyles and choices by lenders.
Sharp increase in domestic car sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/09/2022
» Domestic car sales in the first eight months this year increased by 19.6% year-on-year to 559,537 units as recovering tourism helped boost demand following the reopening of the country late last year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Used car market likely to enjoy continued growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/10/2021
» Thailand's used car market is expected to continue growing, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic which boosted its growth to 20-30%, said the Association of Used Cars.
FTI warns export volume may flatline
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/06/2021
» Thailand may not see bright export prospects in the third and fourth quarters this year if high ocean freight rates and container shortages remain, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Resistance to trade-in proposal
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/11/2020
» The proposal to have motorists trade in their cars for new vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), has automakers warning of resulting sluggish sales, with EVs unsuitable for the authorities' target to help the industry.
FTI mulls repurposing auto parts plants
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2020
» The auto parts industry club under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is conducting a study on the feasibility of repurposing domestic auto parts manufacturing plants to make medical devices or aircraft parts instead.