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Agency urges government to step up EV development
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 28/08/2019
» The Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) is calling for the government to take more serious action in developing the country's electric vehicle (EV) roadmap to create a local market that can catch up with rapid improvements in electrified cars globally.
FTI: Agriculture stimulus needed for growth
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/06/2019
» The new government is being urged to stimulate the country's agricultural sector because crop prices remain low and farmers have limited purchasing power in the local market, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI uneasy over car loan measures
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/04/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) disagrees with new measures from the Bank of Thailand to control auto loans, saying they would pressure new car sales based on panic changes.
Harley-Davidson brushes aside Trump gripes
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 08/10/2018
» In a clear sign that iconic big-bike maker Harley-Davidson Motor Co is still optimistic about overseas operations despite objections from US President Donald Trump, the company chose Rayong for its fourth foreign assembly plant.
Uttama says no to EV sales subsidies
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/07/2018
» Financial subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) are not necessary for Thai buyers and the government is confident an excise tax discount is enough to stimulate EV purchases here, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Sa Kaeo SEZ set for December
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/05/2018
» Sa Kaeo Industrial Estate is poised to become the first project to commence under the government's special economic zone (SEZ) initiative, with operations expected to start in December, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Motor show propels car sales
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/04/2018
» Thailand's car market has performed well thus far in 2018, led by the 39th Bangkok International Motor Show, which recorded bookings growth for the first time in six years.
Toyota to drive Thai hybrid hub
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/07/2017
» Japanese car giant Toyota pledges to produce a large number of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in Thailand in a bid to make the country its emerging-market production hub.
Praise for EV promotion policy
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/07/2017
» Research firm LMC Automotive is hailing the government's policy to promote local production of electric vehicles (EVs), saying the initiative will help create strengths and opportunities for Thailand's automotive industry and maintain Asean's strategic edge as a vehicle production hub in the long run.
New tax rates set to spark electric car surge
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/06/2017
» Local demand for electric vehicles (EVs) are set to surge in the near future, thanks to the new preferential excise tax rates aimed at promoting EV development, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).