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Vietnam’s Vinfast focusing on Thailand’s EV market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Vinfast is competing with Chinese car companies to market its EVs in Southeast Asia, aiming to benefit from the Asean Free Trade Agreement (Afta).
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.
Drop in motorcycle output likely to persist
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2024
» Thailand's motorcycle production is expected to total 2.12 million units this year, driven by sales in the domestic market, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Production of EVs to spur linked sectors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/11/2023
» Thailand's smart electronics and information technology (IT) industries are expected to grow rapidly next year as global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers start production in the country, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Producers want to extend EV incentives
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/10/2023
» Global car makers are calling on the government to extend the electric vehicle (EV) incentive package slated to end on Dec 31 for at least another six months to ease concerns over the price difference between locally made EVs and imported units.
EV producers upbeat on investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/09/2023
» More electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are expected to invest in Thailand, although the latest EV incentive package is believed to be less attractive than its predecessor, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
Focus remains on EV package
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/09/2023
» Newly appointed Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul pledges to step up efforts to pass a new electric vehicle (EV) incentive package to develop the fledging Thai industry, hoping to win approval from the Pheu Thai-led coalition government.
Motorcycle outlook rosy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/09/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects total motorcycle production this year will exceed the target of 2.1 million units.
Topbest constructing B3bn factory for trucks, buses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/08/2023
» Topbest Co, the importer of commercial vehicles from Munich-based MAN Truck & Bus, is constructing a 3-billion-baht factory to assemble vehicles for the German firm and strengthen its brand in Thailand.