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Japanese firms pledge to maintain pickup capacity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» Japanese automakers Isuzu and Toyota have vowed to maintain pickup manufacturing capacity in Thailand and continue purchasing auto parts, despite a sharp decline in domestic sales, aiming to shield parts suppliers from financial strain.
Carmakers demand stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/11/2025
» The country's leading carmakers are pressing the government for stronger support measures as the Thailand International Motor Expo kicks off, warning that promises of higher sales alone are inadequate to shield the industry from mounting challenges, including the severe impact of floods in the South.
Online presence a boon for used car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/08/2025
» While the domestic car market remains wobbly, used car sales in certain segments are expected to recover, driven by stronger demand.
Geely distributor mulls parts venture
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/04/2025
» Thonburi Neustern Co, the distributor of electric vehicles (EVs) under the Geely brand, is planning to strengthen the Chinese EV maker's position in Thailand through new investment, starting with the development of an auto parts centre.
B5 billion fund propels motor show sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/04/2025
» The newly established 5-billion-baht government fund has begun to lift domestic auto sales, helping to drive total vehicle bookings at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show.
Ministry looks to high tech to spur GDP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/01/2025
» The Industry Ministry wants the manufacturing sector to help increase GDP growth by 1% every year through the promotion of new industries that use high technology.
Japanese firms urged to make S-curve investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/11/2024
» The Industry Ministry is encouraging new Japanese entrepreneurs to invest in S-curve sectors in Thailand, while talking to existing investors about expanding their businesses here.
Isuzu teams up with PTT on hydro vegetable oil project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2024
» Tri Petch Isuzu, the local distributor of Isuzu vehicles, is working with PTT Plc to jointly test vehicles powered by a new clean fuel to support a campaign to cut carbon dioxide emissions, which are high in Thailand's transport sector.
Toyota to make electric pickups in Thailand
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/03/2024
» The Japanese automaker Toyota wants to benefit from the rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand by manufacturing electric pickup trucks in the country, a move viewed by an industry observer as a fresh effort to revamp its development of zero-emission cars.
Warning over car sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/08/2023
» A possible delay in forming a new government could deal a blow to the Thai automotive industry, which has already experienced sluggish car sales in the domestic market during the first half of this year.