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September car exports up amid rise in chip supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/10/2022
» More semiconductors are being supplied to the global auto industry, following a decline in demand for chips from the electronics sector, while car exports from Thailand reached their highest level so far this year in September, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Car producers still optimistic for 2022
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2022
» Tourism was not the only industry relieved when Thailand reopened its borders to foreigners on Nov 1 last year, with automakers also applauding the move to welcome back international visitors.
Car exporters unfazed by Europe's woe
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/12/2021
» The spread of the Omicron variant across Europe will not have a serious impact on car exports from Thailand as the continent is not a major market, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Production outlook improving
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects car production to grow beyond the target of 1.6 million units this year amid falling Covid-19 infections and an easing of the semiconductor shortage situation.
Lockdown curbs pummel car sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/08/2021
» Domestic car sales in July plunged by 11.62% year-on-year to the lowest level in seven months as a result of drastic lockdown measures, with more car companies expected to reduce their production due to the Covid-19 impact and a semiconductor shortage.
FTI upgrades production target on export prospects
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/07/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has increased its total car production target this year to 1.55-1.6 million units, fuelled by good export prospects, although the third wave of the pandemic is expected to deal a blow to the domestic car industry.
Car manufacturers in race to bag chips
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2021
» Domestic car manufacturers are racing to increase purchase orders for semiconductors to avoid cutting their production capacity as a result of a global shortage of chips for cars.
FTI sees 37% plunge in car production
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/04/2020
» Car production is expected to plunge 37% to 1.33 million units this year, possibly sinking as much as 50% to 1 million if the coronavirus crisis drags into June, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI sees 30% plunge in car production
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/04/2020
» Car production is expected to plunge 30% to 1.33 million units this year, possibly sinking as much as 50% to 1 million if the coronavirus crisis drags into June, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).