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Isuzu worries over Euro 5-6 parts limitations
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/02/2019
» Thai auto parts suppliers' ability to upgrade components for locally made vehicles to meet Euro 5 and 6 standards is limited, leaving automakers concerned about the higher production cost for cars in the near future, says Tri Petch Isuzu Sales, the local distributor of Isuzu trucks.
OIE promises Euro 5 compliance by 2021
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/01/2019
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) has ordered car manufacturers and distributors to comply with the Euro 5 standard on all Thai-made and imported vehicles sold locally by 2021, while hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) must also comply with Euro 6.
Automotive industry at a turning point
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/01/2019
» The year 2019 is shaping up to be a challenging one for Thailand's automotive industry in terms of keeping its competitiveness, both regionally and globally, as other developing countries venture into the high-value sector to create local jobs.
FTI seeks clarity for renewables
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/05/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has demanded a clear policy framework for purchasing renewable power, stressing that the feed-in tariff (FiT) rate should stay above 3 baht per kilowatt-hour (kWh), not 2.44 baht as the Energy Ministry requires.
Heavy-duty leadership
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/03/2018
» 'I would like to deliver the best performance to Volvo Group during my term."
Ford taps Thai for head of Asean hub
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 29/09/2017
» The US car maker Ford Motor Co has appointed the first Thai executive to lead its Asean operation.
Venture capital for proptech
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 03/02/2017
» SET-listed developer Sansiri Plc will join Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) in forming the country's first venture capital firm aimed at investing in property technology (proptech) startups.
JX Nippon aims to double lubricant sales next year
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 17/11/2016
» Japanese oil distributor JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation is set to raise awareness of its Eneos brand in the Thai market after keeping a low profile for decades.
Plans for test centre revved up
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/11/2016
» The government is revving up construction of the first-ever automotive testing centre in preparation for the ambitious policy to make electric vehicles locally.
Goodyear upbeat on local market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/06/2016
» SET-listed tyre manufacturer Goodyear (Thailand) Plc is optimistic that its performance this year will be boosted by strong demand from the domestic market.