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Susco makes a move into EV services
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/06/2023
» Susco Beyond, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thai oil retailer Susco Plc, continues to focus on non-oil businesses, including electric vehicles (EVs) under the BYD brand, to diversify from uncertainties in the oil business as prices fluctuate.
More Thais open to buying battery-powered vehicles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/05/2023
» Some 31% of Thais are projected to choose a battery electric vehicle (BEV) as their next vehicle, the highest proportion within Southeast Asia, although internal combustion engine-powered cars remain the leading vehicle of choice among consumers in the region, according to a survey by business advisory Deloitte Thailand.
It's roadshow time
Life, Published on 27/03/2023
» Auto sales at this year's Bangkok International Motor Show could rise by 15-20% thanks to the easing of Covid-19 measures, recovery of the local auto industry, as well as the introduction of several new EV models.
Trying to keep a lid on consumer debt
Business, Published on 23/03/2023
» Thailand is stepping up its supervision of auto hire-purchase and leasing of cars and motorcycles to ensure consumer protection and deal with elevated household debt.
BYD plans second Asean EV plant
Published on 24/02/2023
» The Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia are competing to host another Southeast Asian electric-vehicle assembly plant for BYD Co, the world’s second-largest maker of EVs, according to a Philippine trade and investment official.
Tesla preps 13 EV charging stations
Business, Published on 24/02/2023
» Tesla Thailand is pushing ahead with a plan to build 13 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations this year after opening its first Supercharger station at a shopping mall in central Bangkok.
BYD set to pursue state EV incentives
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 10/09/2022
» BYD is expected to be the latest Chinese automaker to take up the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentives when its sole distributor Rever Automotive Co signs an agreement with the Excise Department later this month for a tax reduction and subsidy that make the firm's "new energy vehicles" more affordable for Thai buyers.
Pattaya to get 1st hydrogen filling station
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/08/2022
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is preparing to co-launch Thailand's first hydrogen filling station next month in Pattaya to serve trucks and buses, part of efforts to help the government fight global warming.
Japan to issue more work visas to Thais, other foreigners
Kyodo News, Published on 01/04/2019
» Japan launched on Monday a new visa system to bring in more foreign workers to the country struggling with an acute labour shortage, marking a major policy shift from its traditionally strict immigration rules.
High turnout expected for Sunday vote
Kyodo News, Published on 20/03/2019
» Thais are keenly awaiting the first general election in eight years on Sunday, with many of them expressing hope that a post-junta government will somehow bridge the nation's political divide that has existed for years.