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Great Wall carries the weight
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 02/03/2020
» Although General Motors' business here was not a market leader, Thailand was an important production hub for pickups, a segment in which the country ranks fifth globally for manufacturing.
Mazda trims forecast as economy buckles under pressure
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 19/09/2019
» Mazda Sales Thailand has cut its overall market forecast for the country in 2019 from 1.06 million cars sold to 1.04 million, citing myriad factors domestically and abroad.
The man behind Thai auto policy
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/04/2019
» Thailand's automotive industry has made big strides over the past six decades and ranks 12th in the world for vehicle output for the fifth straight year.
K-Research predicts mild car export growth in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/01/2019
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) forecasts Thailand's car exports in 2019 to grow by 1-4% to 1.15-1.18 million units as the country faces myriad negative factors from Europe and North America.
Honda eyes 5% growth in sales after uneven 2018
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/12/2018
» Honda Automobile Thailand aims for a 5% rise in local sales in 2019 after a mixed performance this year.
GM: Layoffs in America no issue in Thailand
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 06/12/2018
» US car maker General Motors Thailand says its local operation in Rayong will see no impact from the layoff programme in North America, noting that the local plant has enjoyed a stable situation since the Detroit-based firm restructured in early 2015.
Yamaha cuts motorcycle view
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/10/2018
» Thailand's motorcycle market is expected to remain flat for the remainder of 2018, projected at 1.8 million units sold this year, a contraction of 0.5-1%, says a local unit of the Japanese motorcycle maker, Thai Yamaha Motor Co.
Toyota raises target on healthy first half
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 26/07/2018
» Toyota Motor Thailand has revised up its car market projections and sales target in 2018 after witnessing healthy growth and rising car distribution in the first half.
Chevrolet puts focus on customer service
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/06/2018
» Chevrolet Sales Thailand, a local distribution arm of US-based General Motors (GM), has set up a new local business network to provide services and spare parts (2S) centres, expecting customer confidence to bounce back here.
Ford upbeat on Vietnam despite risks
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/04/2018
» US carmaker Ford Motor Co is keeping its optimistic outlook on car sales in Vietnam this year, though shipments of Thai-made cars there have been postponed.