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Floods: Honda destroys cars
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2011
» Customers need not worry about buying the flood-damaged cars seen so often in photos. They will be systematically destroyed and scrapped.
Floods: Foreign investment in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2011
» Before the floods Thailand regained its position among the top 20 foreign investment destinations. Dealing with investor flood concerns, now key to the future.
Floods: The final bill?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/11/2011
» Expected economic loss 1.12 trillion baht or 10.5% of GDP, 10,000 factories & 660,000 workers affected (30% automotive, 26% electronics & appliances).
Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.
Post-flood export recovery plans
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2011
» 40% fall in exports forecast. Hard drive, auto, shoe producers & govt BoI act quickly to resume production. Factories move to non-flood areas.
Brace yourselves (updated Sunday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2011
» The economic damage caused by the flood crisis worsened yesterday as Ayutthaya factories were flooded. In Bangkok, residents now fear the worst as flood waters approach the city.
Floods hit auto & electronics exports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/10/2011
» Auto supply chain stops with roads and transport flooded. High-tech equipment in electronics factories damaged.
Future of auto industry
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/07/2011
» From one-tonne pickup to eco-cars, Japanese investors lead the pack as Thailand aims to be a top 10 producer.
Smartphone navigation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/04/2011
» Smartphones are emerging as essential navigation aids while driving and may even drive the car by themselves one day (Google Driverless Car).