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The man behind Thai auto policy
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/04/2019
» Thailand's automotive industry has made big strides over the past six decades and ranks 12th in the world for vehicle output for the fifth straight year.
Automotive industry at a turning point
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/01/2019
» The year 2019 is shaping up to be a challenging one for Thailand's automotive industry in terms of keeping its competitiveness, both regionally and globally, as other developing countries venture into the high-value sector to create local jobs.
FEV opens Sri Racha office
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/08/2018
» With the view that Thailand is a pioneer in Southeast Asia's automotive industry amid the country's efforts to upgrade to new-generation electric vehicles (EV), Germany's FEV Group has decided to set up a local office in Chon Buri province.
Goodyear upbeat on prospects
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/05/2018
» SET-listed tyre maker Goodyear Thailand remains optimistic about its outlook for the country's automotive industry this year despite aggressive tyre market competition.
Continental spots tyre growth
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/03/2018
» Continental Tyres Thailand, the local unit of the German tyre maker, is confident its sales will surge after its new plant opens in March 2019.
Tracking the life of Madam Tank
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/01/2018
» 'A woman must not forget her duties: studying, working and taking care of her family." This is the principle by which Nopparat Kulhiran, also known as Madam Tank, lives.
EVs will disrupt market in long term
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 17/11/2017
» In the future electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to create a major impact on the Thai auto parts industry, says SET-listed auto parts maker Aapico Hitech Plc (AH).
Charging up the EV market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/09/2017
» The government is offering full support to electrical vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including a series of excise tax cuts and promotional privileges that have attracted car assemblers to invest in the sector as a means to prop up sales of the eco-friendly vehicles. But there are hiccups that could potentially thwart the government's EV vision as high pricing and job losses come into play.
Bridgestone eyes aircraft tyre plant in EEC
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/09/2017
» TOKYO: Japanese tyre manufacturer Bridgestone Corporation plans to make Thailand its second home once its aircraft tyre plant starts operation in December 2019.
Parts shipments eclipse car export trend
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/08/2017
» Although the country's vehicle exports are contracting, shipments of auto parts are expected to grow by 7.5% to US$18.5 billion (617 billion baht) this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).