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Car manufacturing for export slides 40% amid dip in orders
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/06/2022
» Thailand's car manufacturing for export from January to May decreased by 40% year-on-year to 72,527 units due to sluggish purchase orders, particularly from the European and US markets, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI says country needs to step up EV development
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/06/2022
» Thailand must speed up its electric vehicle (EV) development to stay ahead of Indonesia if it still wants to become a regional EV production hub, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Mazda to study EV plan in Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/06/2022
» Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co is conducting a feasibility study into its plan to launch plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in Thailand, and expects to debut new car models within five years to serve the growing market.
Several hurdles remain for local EV market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/06/2022
» The lingering question following the launch of the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentive package earlier this year is whether lower prices will be able to attract prospective car buyers.
EV sales set to rise by up to 20% this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/06/2022
» Growth in the Thai automotive market is expected to maintain its momentum throughout the year, with electric vehicle (EV) sales projected to expand by 15-20%, according to the latest estimate from the organiser of the Thailand International Motor Expo.
Group seeks foreign funding for EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2022
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) vows to draw more foreign investment in electric vehicles (EVs) through a plan to build a test track for battery EVs, along with its 1.7-billion-baht project on the second-phase development of an automotive test track.
ABeam upbeat on electric vehicle industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/05/2022
» The electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand is expected to grow rapidly after the pandemic is controlled, given the government's greater efforts to boost EV sales and production, says global consulting firm ABeam Consulting (Thailand).
Car exports hit by parts crisis
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2022
» Thailand's car exports in March dropped by 10.2% year-on-year to 93,840 units due to a shortage of semiconductors and auto parts, which could become even more scarce because of the Russia-Ukraine war, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
EV Primus optimistic on outlook for electric vehicles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/04/2022
» EV Primus Co, the distributor of China's second largest automaker DFSK (Dongfeng), expects a bustling electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand as more Chinese car companies enter the market following the launch of the government's EV incentive package.
Car bookings surge 13.6% at annual Bangkok motor show
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/04/2022
» Car bookings at the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show, which ended on Sunday, rose by 13.6% to 33,936 units, with electric vehicles (EVs) attracting interest from motorists following the government's EV incentive package.