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Toyota primed for 2nd eco-car phase
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/03/2019
» Toyota Motor Thailand is ready to implement its 10.41-billion-baht eco-car project in 2019, the deadline year for Board of Investment (BoI) incentives.
K-Research predicts mild car export growth in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/01/2019
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) forecasts Thailand's car exports in 2019 to grow by 1-4% to 1.15-1.18 million units as the country faces myriad negative factors from Europe and North America.
PTT barred from acquiring electricity producer Glow
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/10/2018
» The energy regulator has blocked a move by a PTT affiliate to take over Glow Energy Plc (Glow), to ensure continuing competition in the energy sector.
Toyota raises target on healthy first half
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 26/07/2018
» Toyota Motor Thailand has revised up its car market projections and sales target in 2018 after witnessing healthy growth and rising car distribution in the first half.
Motorcycle tax hikes will leave riders unscathed: Yamaha
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 17/07/2018
» Thai Yamaha Motor Co, the local unit of the Japanese motorcycle maker, forecasts the new excise tax structure for motorcycles will increase retail prices in all segments, but believes buyers will not be affected.
Siam GS Battery sets B1bn for SE Asia run-up
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/07/2018
» Siam GS Battery, an affiliated firm of Siam Motors Group, plans to spend 1 billion baht from 2018-20 to expand its production capacity of car batteries in Thailand and Myanmar, serving demand in Southeast Asia.
Flash Express to wade into red ocean for shipments
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/05/2018
» Flash Express Co, a Thai-Chinese logistics provider, has taken the first step towards providing express parcel delivery in Thailand and Asean with an investment of 2.5 billion baht scheduled for 2018-2022. The move comes as the logistics and shipment industry has become a red ocean for new operators.
Isuzu wary of BoI scheme
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/11/2017
» Japanese commercial vehicle maker Isuzu Motors says it remains reluctant to apply for investment incentives under the Board of Investment's hybrid-electric vehicle scheme as a Dec 29 deadline looms, citing poor domestic demand for pickups.
Bridgestone tags Thailand as Asia hub
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/10/2017
» Japan-based Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tyre maker, remains confident about its Thai business becoming the regional hub of Asia-Pacific in the long run.
SKC digs growth prospects for mini-excavator market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/08/2017
» Farm machinery maker Siam Kubota Corporation (SKC) is upbeat on sales of construction equipment, predicting a 25% rise in sales of its mini-excavators to 2,000 units this year.