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Car export tally lowest in 93 months
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/02/2020
» The country's car exports in January recorded the lowest volume in 93 months, totalling 65,295 cars, a sharp drop of 20% year-on-year as overall economic sentiment at import destinations remained downbeat from the US-China trade war.
Car production figures down
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/10/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has lowered its projection for automobile production in 2019 from 2.15 million units to 2 million, blaming a bearish sentiment in both local sales and exports.
Lower car sales on the cards
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 19/08/2019
» Overall car sales are expected to contract throughout the third quarter of 2019 after figures in July remained in the red for a second straight month, attributed to financial institutions tightening their car loan conditions in line with the Bank of Thailand's warning, say local distributors.
Robot revolution
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 02/08/2019
» No longer the preserve of sci-fi flicks and playtime, lifelike machines have gone mainstream
Bloomberg downbeat on Asean EVs
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/06/2019
» Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) forecasts prices of electric vehicles (EVs) such as cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles remain unaffordable for individual buyers in Southeast Asia, including Thailand.
Car makers jittery on post-poll instability
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/03/2019
» Car makers are voicing concerns over potential post-election instability and wage increases that could challenge Thailand's automotive market, despite this year's healthy sales projections.
Bridgestone sanguine on sales
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/01/2019
» Thai Bridgestone is upbeat on sales revenue in Thailand, aiming for 5.4% growth in 2019, as the country's car output and replacement market are both likely to see upward movement.
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.
Royal Enfield subsidiary due in March
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/11/2018
» Royal Enfield, the manufacturer of classic motorcycles, expects to establish a subsidiary in Thailand by March 2019.
FTI strikes bullish note on 2019 despite trade worries
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/11/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is optimistic that the domestic economy in 2019 will gain from the general election and public investment, even as the trade spat between the US and China pressures the country's export outlook.