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Imported EVs hot up market competition
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/11/2023
» Imports of electric vehicles (EVs), especially from China, are intensifying competition in the domestic car market, which could lead to a price war with cars powered by internal combustion engines (ICE).
FTI downgrades output target to 1.85m
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/10/2023
» A decline in domestic car sales has prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to revise down the country's car manufacturing target to 1.85 million cars this year from 1.9 million.
FTI downgrades car output target to 1.85m
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/10/2023
» A decline in domestic car sales has prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to revise down Thailand's car manufacturing target to 1.85 million cars this year from 1.9 million.
Car shipments could falter
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/10/2023
» The conflict in the Middle East could affect car exports to the region if it is protracted, says the Automotive Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Ford sees pickup sales recovering in Q4
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2023
» Sluggish pickup sales in Thailand as banks use stricter lending criteria are expected to recover in the final quarter of this year, which is dubbed the "high car-buying season", says Ford Thailand, the production and distribution arm of US-based Ford Motor.
Motorcycle production projected to rise in Q4
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/10/2023
» Stronger demand for motorcycles is expected to increase Thai manufacturing in this year's final quarter, as the sector struggles with sluggish sales, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Employers urge new debt measures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/09/2023
» The new government should speed up efforts to reduce high household debt and help middle-income earners, not only farmers, as the former are also shouldering huge financial burdens, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Kcar predicts sluggish rental market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/09/2023
» Krungthai Car Rent & Lease Plc (Kcar) expects Thailand's car rental business to grow by only 2-3% this year, while the used car business is likely to slow down.
Industrialists wary of hike in costs due to rising rates
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/09/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned that higher interest rates will add costs for the business sector and affect consumer purchasing power.
Industry leaders warn of challenges ahead for Thai economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/05/2022
» Despite a gradual recovery projected for the tourism sector, Thailand's economy still faces a spate of challenges including the persistent pandemic and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted global commerce, pushed up oil prices and threatened food supplies.