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Thai Yamaha to upgrade facility in Samut Prakan
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 04/02/2020
» Thai Yamaha Motor Co, the local unit of the Japanese motorcycle maker, is poised to improve its motorcycle manufacturing in Samut Prakan to comply with new safety and emission standards announced in the Royal Gazette last Wednesday.
Automotive industry at a turning point
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/01/2019
» The year 2019 is shaping up to be a challenging one for Thailand's automotive industry in terms of keeping its competitiveness, both regionally and globally, as other developing countries venture into the high-value sector to create local jobs.
An uphill road, but a strong start
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 03/09/2018
» Amid the fierce competition of Thailand's car market, the going can get tough for any brand seeking to enter a competitive field dominated by Japanese makes.
Bridgestone eyes aircraft tyre plant in EEC
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/09/2017
» TOKYO: Japanese tyre manufacturer Bridgestone Corporation plans to make Thailand its second home once its aircraft tyre plant starts operation in December 2019.
Carmakers calm on excise rise
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 29/06/2017
» Carmakers expect the new excise tax computation on cars to have little impact on the local market, saying they will be manageable without any retail price increases.
Ghosn calls for clarity on eco-vehicles
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/04/2017
» Carlos Ghosn, chairman of Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors, says the government's policy to promote eco-friendly vehicles remains murky and unclear.
Scania predicts 41.5% growth in truck sales
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/04/2017
» Scania Siam Co, the local arm of the Swedish bus and truck maker, is optimistic that accelerated infrastructure investment, recovering exports, higher prices for certain crops, growing tourism and greater Asean trade will help boost demand for heavy-duty trucks.
Mazda angles for pole position
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/12/2016
» Thailand's domestic car market for years has been battling a continuous slump since 2013, with the blame placed squarely on the previous government's generous first-time car buyer scheme that ended in late 2012.
Grey importers plead for tariff cut to revive business
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/08/2016
» Independent car importers and distributors, known as grey-market operators, are calling for a cut in import tariffs to help shore up sales.
Scania trucks' upbeat note
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/06/2016
» Scania Siam Co, the local Swedish bus and truck distributor, is optimistic that public and private investment, along with greater logistics connectivity in Indochina, will drive sales of its trucks this year.