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Conflict clouds outlook for Thai vehicle exports
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 09/03/2026
» The auto industry could record sluggish car exports this year following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, which also raises inflation concerns if the conflict is prolonged, says Surapong Paisitpatanapong, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries and spokesman for its Automotive Industry Club.
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).
Bevy of factors cut car output
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 26/08/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has downgraded Thailand's total car manufacturing target to 1.75 million units this year as its estimate of more production for domestic sales cannot offset a drop in exports amid geopolitical conflicts and lower consumer purchasing power.
Spearheading the 4PL alliance
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 15/05/2021
» Though the booming goods delivery industry has been fuelled by the rapid growth of e-commerce, not all is well in the segment, says logistics buff Kritsanapong Srisongkram.
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.
Mitsubishi banking on V2X to tout PHEVs
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 30/10/2020
» Mitsubishi Motors Thailand wants to seek new business opportunities based on its "V2X" concept, using plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to alert households to smart electricity management.
Study looks at using EVs to power homes
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 26/10/2020
» A public-private study on a new business model allowing electric vehicles to power houses to cut electricity bills can help promote EVs, says a Chulalongkorn University researcher, though some car owners are not confident the move will be powerful enough to steer them away from oil-fuelled engines.
Thailand needs IoT system
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 14/08/2020
» Thailand needs a better ecosystem to support the Internet of Things (IoT), an important tool to help the government attain its ambitious goal of building smart industries following the Covid-19 period.
Siemens expands tech service solutions
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 01/07/2020
» Siemens Industrial is taking the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to expand its technology service solutions in three key businesses -- namely smart infrastructures, digital industries and large drives applications -- that it believes will become more technology-driven in response to pandemic concerns.
Energy goes both ways with V2X tech
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 02/07/2018
» Mitsubishi Motors is integrating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) into people's lives by working with a Dutch business partner on the V2X project.