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Used car prices collapse
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2013
» Used cars usually retain value at 30% of new price. Likely drop to 50% of new car price with govt 1st car scheme flood of new cars.
SMEs adapt or die
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/06/2013
» Continual change (strong baht, minimum wage hike, AEC in 2016) forces SMEs to change way they do business. Some survive, others don't.
Floods: Inventory strategy set to change
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/02/2012
» Inventory build-up and diversified parts suppliers will avoid the supply disruptions of last year's floods.
Floods: Foreign investment in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2011
» Before the floods Thailand regained its position among the top 20 foreign investment destinations. Dealing with investor flood concerns, now key to the future.
Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.
Post-flood export recovery plans
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2011
» 40% fall in exports forecast. Hard drive, auto, shoe producers & govt BoI act quickly to resume production. Factories move to non-flood areas.
Expensive Thai rice: Who will buy it?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/07/2011
» Thai rice exporters may opt to buy from Vietnam and Cambodia if above-market farmer payments force prices up.
Future of auto industry
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/07/2011
» From one-tonne pickup to eco-cars, Japanese investors lead the pack as Thailand aims to be a top 10 producer.
Smartphone navigation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/04/2011
» Smartphones are emerging as essential navigation aids while driving and may even drive the car by themselves one day (Google Driverless Car).
Auto production held up by Japan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2011
» The Japanese disaster has cost local carmakers 10,000 vehicles to date. Delay in high tech components from Japan.