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EV makers struggle to improve after-sales service
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 05/02/2026
» Thailand's electric vehicle industry is struggling to improve after-sales services, which remain unsatisfactory due to the rapid growth of EV sales and growing maintenance demand, says Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned automaker Chery Automobile.
Battery EVs take off in Thailand
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 06/12/2022
» Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are becoming more popular with Thai motorists, beating other types of EVs that were previously thought to be better suited to the Thai market as concerns over charging facilities ease, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Car output on target despite flooding
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 25/11/2022
» Flooding affected domestic car sales in October, with volume decreasing in many categories, but the drop will not cause Thailand's car manufacturing to fall short of its 2022 target, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Small player EV Primus preps electric car supermarket
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 25/10/2022
» EV Primus Co, the distributor of China's second-largest automaker DFSK (Dongfeng), is planning to set up an "EV supermarket" for motorists with varied lifestyles as it strives to compete in the electric vehicle market.
FTI highlights switch to battery-powered motorcycles
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 19/09/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects hybrid electric motorcycles to become less popular among Thai riders after the number of newly registered bikes in this category fell by 80% year-on-year the first seven months this year.
Call for EV chargers to harness solar power
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 16/09/2022
» The growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) requires long-term planning to ensure adequate power supplies, with one idea being to build "micro grids" at charging stations, says Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc.
BYD set to pursue state EV incentives
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 10/09/2022
» BYD is expected to be the latest Chinese automaker to take up the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentives when its sole distributor Rever Automotive Co signs an agreement with the Excise Department later this month for a tax reduction and subsidy that make the firm's "new energy vehicles" more affordable for Thai buyers.
WHA Group eyes automakers
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 09/09/2022
» WHA Group is targeting Chinese automaker BYD for industrial land sales as the company aims to operate a battery electric vehicle (BEV) assembly plant here in 2024, while hoping to establish an EV production base in Rayong.
Inoue Rubber meets needs of the EV era
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 26/05/2021
» The Thai government's promotion of electric vehicle (EV) production is forcing SET-listed rubber auto parts manufacturer Inoue Rubber Thailand to adopt a technology-intensive approach to create products that better match the latest in EV designs.
IRC tyre producer has faith in buyers
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 12/12/2020
» A sharp drop in revenue during the pandemic was common among car and auto parts makers, but Inoue Rubber Thailand, a motorcycle tyre manufacturer operating under the IRC brand, remains upbeat.