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GM sells off factories to Great Wall
News, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/02/2020
» US car giant General Motors (GM) has agreed to sell its Rayong manufacturing base to Great Wall Motors of China.
Emissions standards worry Royal Enfield
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/08/2019
» Royal Enfield, the Indian maker of classic-style motorcycles, is concerned about an increase in prices after Thai authorities upgraded the emissions standards for motorcycles, effective later this year.
Banpu buys 21.5% of FOMM
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/02/2019
» SET-listed Banpu Plc has signed an agreement to acquire a 21.5% stake in FOMM Corporation, Japan's compact electric vehicle (EV) developer, for US$20 million (627 million baht) in a move to expand its presence in the clean energy business throughout Asia-Pacific.
WHA predicts 'exponential growth' from all units
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/01/2019
» SET-listed WHA Corporation Plc set an ambitious growth target of 70% year-on-year for 2019 revenue and profit-sharing, with capital expenditure from 2018-22 allotted 45 billion baht.
Deal secured, GPSC, Glow look to future power plays
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 28/12/2018
» Two SET-listed companies, Glow Energy Plc and Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), are ready to proceed with their transaction after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) gave the nod to a takeover of Glow.
NER doubling capacity in Buri Ram factory
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/10/2018
» Thai manufacturer Northeast Rubber (NER) plans to spend 495.6 million baht from 2019-20, budgeted partially from its IPO, as it aims to expand its production capacity in Buri Ram province.
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.
In tune with the electric revolution
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 06/08/2018
» The Leenutaphong family has been well-known for decades in the automotive industry. Its members have experience as importers for many car brands, including BMW, Volkswagen and Kia.
Lamborghini keeps faith in local market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 04/08/2018
» Automobili Lamborghini, a maker of Italian supercars, remains confident in the Thai market after the brand was caught up in last year's tax avoidance controversy involving unlawfully imported supercars.
Local auto market sales could pass 1m
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 28/06/2018
» Thailand's car market is expected to exceed 1 million units sold in 2018 after many Japanese car makers witnessed double-digit growth the first five months.