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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.
FTI uneasy over car loan measures
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/04/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) disagrees with new measures from the Bank of Thailand to control auto loans, saying they would pressure new car sales based on panic changes.
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.
Fuso to build Rayong plant
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/09/2018
» Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has announced construction of an assembly plant in Thailand at an investment cost of €12 million (450 million baht).
An uphill road, but a strong start
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 03/09/2018
» Amid the fierce competition of Thailand's car market, the going can get tough for any brand seeking to enter a competitive field dominated by Japanese makes.
Bosch bullish on car sector as EEC rounds into form
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 06/06/2018
» The Thai unit of German car parts maker and industrial services firm Robert Bosch Ltd is optimistic that Thailand's healthy economic growth will spur further development of the local automotive industry.
Headwinds expected for auto industry
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 03/01/2018
» Thailand's automotive industry is forecast to face myriad negative external factors, though the domestic market is expected to gain momentum in line with the country's GDP.