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Royal Enfield unveils plan for domestic production
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/03/2019
» Royal Enfield, a maker of classic motorcycles, plans to assemble its bikes in Chachoengsao province from June onward, marking the first step in shifting production beyond India.
Eco EV turned down by 3 car makers
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/03/2019
» Three Japanese car makers have passed on joining the government's scheme to promote electric vehicles, Eco EV, because they are not ready to adopt the new technology and have asked for a one-year extension, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
FTI ready to lobby for Euro 5-6 perks
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to lobby the next administration for more tax incentives for automakers, in response to the current government's policy to upgrade vehicle fuel standards to Euro 5 and 6, a move the FTI finds unclear and unattractive.
Isuzu worries over Euro 5-6 parts limitations
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/02/2019
» Thai auto parts suppliers' ability to upgrade components for locally made vehicles to meet Euro 5 and 6 standards is limited, leaving automakers concerned about the higher production cost for cars in the near future, says Tri Petch Isuzu Sales, the local distributor of Isuzu trucks.
OIE promises Euro 5 compliance by 2021
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/01/2019
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) has ordered car manufacturers and distributors to comply with the Euro 5 standard on all Thai-made and imported vehicles sold locally by 2021, while hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) must also comply with Euro 6.
FTI edgy on negative factors in outlook
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/01/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has a conservative outlook on the country's automotive industry in 2019, saying there are ample negative factors to pressure both domestic sales and exports.
Thai industries sentiment index dropped in December
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/01/2019
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) dropped in December to 93.2 points on interest rate rise concerns and China's economic sentiment, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Wednesday.
Honda shies from all-electric option
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/01/2019
» Thailand is unready for 100% electric motorcycles because regulations for lithium-ion battery recycling are insufficient to promote eco-friendlier motorbikes, says a key Honda official.
BKS sees lacklustre future sales
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/01/2019
» Bangkok Komatsu Sales Co (BKS) is downbeat on local sales of construction machinery in fiscal 2018 ending in March, even as Thailand accelerated many megaprojects that are driving momentum in the sector.
FTI sees stagnant car output in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/12/2018
» Thailand's automotive industry is expected to maintain output in 2019 at 2.15 million cars, even as domestic and external factors become volatile, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).