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Changan bullish on output amid push for exports
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2025
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile expects to produce 10,000 battery EVs at its factory in Rayong this year, paving the way for exports in 2026.
Omoda & Jaecoo to ramp up EV exports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/09/2025
» Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned electric vehicle maker Chery Automobile, is keen to export battery EVs from its factory in Thailand, aiming to benefit from the state promotion of BEV exports under its incentive scheme.
Mercedes-Benz tweaks pricing strategy to spur premium car sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/08/2025
» German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) is adopting a new pricing method by offering discounts on premium cars to lift domestic sales in the stagnant market.
Federation of Thai Industries revises down export target amid tariff woes
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/07/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has revised down the car manufacturing export target this year amid concerns over the US reciprocal tariff, bringing down Thailand's total car production goal to 1.45 million units from 1.5 million units.
Gamut of challenges await BoT governor
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/07/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will immediately face challenges as business leaders want him to push for measures to reduce loan interest rates and relax lending criteria among state and privately-run banks as well as avoid a surge in the value of the baht.
Call for light touch on missed EV targets
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/05/2025
» Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in Thailand are calling on the government to maintain subsidies and cancel fines for those failing to meet state production targets as the automotive industry slows to a crawl.
Is the EV sector losing its drive?
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2025
» Whether the number of locally made electric vehicles (EVs) increases year-on-year remains murky as domestic car sales have slumped since the start of the year.
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.
Thai auto industry employment declining
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/11/2024
» Employment in Thailand’s automotive and auto parts industries as well as car financing services is declining as domestic car sales have been sluggish for months, with the latest job cuts by Nissan Motor adding to the misery.
Business leaders and central bank to discuss economy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2024
» Business leaders are scheduled to meet with the Bank of Thailand governor on Nov 14 to discuss new financial measures to help the sluggish economy, which may face more challenges following the US presidential election.