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Car sales outlook still rosy, FTI says
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 19/07/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has an optimistic outlook for the country's automotive industry but is concerned about a slight contraction in the local motorcycle market.
Auto production up 7% in June
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/07/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Wednesday that automobile output in June increased by 7.71% to 188,970 units, driven by the production of pickup trucks for international markets, which rose by 5.87% to 64,342 units last month.
Mitsubishi spots growth after 4-year slump
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/12/2017
» Thailand's car market will climb 5% to 900,000 vehicles per year after four straight years of decline, said the chief of Mitsubishi Thailand.
Bullish motorcycle market projected to sell 1.8 million
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 28/08/2017
» Thailand's motorcycle market is expected to hit 1.8 million units sold this year thanks to the country's economy and an increase in farm product prices helping to boost purchasing power.
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).
Mazda optimistic for sales after strong first half
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/07/2017
» Mazda Sales Thailand, a local distribution unit arm of the Japanese carmaker, is upbeat on its sales prospects this year, expecting a rise of 20% to 51,000 cars this year after a strong performance over the first half, according to company president Chanchai Trakarnudomsuk.
April sales heat up on farm prices
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/05/2017
» Domestic car sales surged in April despite the long holidays, driven by launches of new models, Bangkok's international motor show and higher crop prices.
Car shipment woes linger in March
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/04/2017
» Thailand's car exports continued to decline in March despite reaching their highest volume in more than six months, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Yamaha revs up for another year of growth
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 13/02/2017
» Thai Yamaha Motor Co, the local unit of the Japanese motorcycle maker, is more bullish about its business prospects, predicting sales to grow for a second straight year this year.
Volvo optimistic on sales prospects
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 17/01/2017
» Volvo Group Thailand, the Swedish maker of trucks, buses and heavy equipment, is upbeat about sales prospects this year, driven especially by the government's accelerated development of a number of infrastructure projects.