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Mazda to study EV plan in Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/06/2022
» Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co is conducting a feasibility study into its plan to launch plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in Thailand, and expects to debut new car models within five years to serve the growing market.
EV sales set to rise by up to 20% this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/06/2022
» Growth in the Thai automotive market is expected to maintain its momentum throughout the year, with electric vehicle (EV) sales projected to expand by 15-20%, according to the latest estimate from the organiser of the Thailand International Motor Expo.
Group seeks foreign funding for EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2022
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) vows to draw more foreign investment in electric vehicles (EVs) through a plan to build a test track for battery EVs, along with its 1.7-billion-baht project on the second-phase development of an automotive test track.
Scarcity of workers poses threat to food export boon
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2022
» The Thai food industry is enjoying higher overseas purchase orders, attributed to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, but the windfall may be short-lived as a severe labour shortage in the food sector remains unsolved.
Board allays unease over sugar supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/05/2022
» Thai officials are working to ensure adequate sugar supply in the country amid concern over huge projected exports as global prices surge.
FTI retains car output target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/05/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has maintained its car production target of 1.8 million units this year though many manufacturers have temporarily shut down factories due to a shortage of semiconductors.
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.
Car exports hit by parts crisis
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2022
» Thailand's car exports in March dropped by 10.2% year-on-year to 93,840 units due to a shortage of semiconductors and auto parts, which could become even more scarce because of the Russia-Ukraine war, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Steel consumption plunges by over 14%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2022
» Steel consumption in Thailand dropped by 14.3% year-on-year to 2.54 million tonnes between January and February due to a surge in Covid-19 infections, a shortage of construction workers and weak business sentiment, says Tata Steel Thailand Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker.
Key panel further cuts GDP forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) continues to cut its GDP forecast, with maximum growth down to 4%, while inflation is likely to soar to 5.5% based on the unsettled Russia-Ukraine war and Covid-19 outbreaks in China.