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Outlook glum in certain fields
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/01/2024
» Steel and internal combustion engine (ICE)-related industries are expected to stagnate this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI vows to assist local parts manufacturers
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/12/2023
» Up to 1,700 local auto parts manufacturers are being assisted in shifting to producing parts for electric vehicles (EVs) under a new agreement between the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and global car manufacturers.
Chongqing Sokon keen on EV investment in Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/12/2023
» Competition in the local electric vehicle (EV) market is intensifying, with Chinese manufacturer Chongqing Sokon Motor the latest to announce a plan to produce commercial EVs here in a joint investment with a local firm.
Maserati to join Thai EV market, targeting LGBTQIA2S+ customers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2023
» Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati plans to join the crowded Thai electric vehicle market by launching two battery EV models here next year, with a focus on LGBTQIA2S+ customers.
Changan set to produce electric SUVs locally
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2023
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile plans to start producing sport utility vehicles (SUVs) from its Rayong factory in the first quarter of 2025, a move expected to intensify competition in the fast-growing Thai EV market.
Chinese EVs dominate car show
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2023
» Total car bookings at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Expo tallied 53,248, with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers beating EV rivals from Europe and the US.
Chinese EVs dominate car show
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/12/2023
» Vehicle bookings at the recently concluded Thailand International Motor Expo were up by 45% from a year ago, with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers drawing strong interest, according to organisers.
EVme Plus, partner to push switch to EV taxis
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/12/2023
» EVme Plus Co, an electric vehicle (EV) solutions provider under oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, plans to benefit from the increasing popularity of EVs in Thailand by working with a Chinese EV manufacturer to encourage taxi drivers to use battery-powered vehicles.
Imported EVs hot up market competition
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/11/2023
» Imports of electric vehicles (EVs), especially from China, are intensifying competition in the domestic car market, which could lead to a price war with cars powered by internal combustion engines (ICE).
Car exports heat up as local sales lag
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/11/2023
» Automotive exports from Thailand increased by 12.2% year-on-year to 105,726 units in October, driven by growing demand for pickups, especially in the Middle East, but domestic sales remained sluggish because of high household debt.