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Toyota to chat with authorities on oil, power
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» Toyota Motor Thailand is preparing to hold talks with the new government on oil and electricity policies, as surging energy prices weigh heavily on consumers considering car purchases.
Battery shortage hits Toyota's EV production
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2026
» Japanese carmaker Toyota is confronting mounting challenges from a global shortage of batteries, a setback that has slowed production of several hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models.
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.
Pickup sales hit by faltering economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/06/2024
» Domestic car sales continue to be a concern, with pure pickup sales plummeting by 40.8% in the first five months of 2024 and likely to keep falling, attributed to a sluggish economy and restricted access to loans, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).