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Tourism uptick expected to lift motorcycle sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/09/2024
» A more active tourism sector later this year is expected to lift the domestic motorcycle market, which struggled with sluggish sales during the first seven months of 2024, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Taiwanese startup touts Thai relocation
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/08/2024
» Thailand can gain a geopolitical advantage from Taiwan by manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) batteries and auto components, including integrated circuit packaging and testing.
Ford requests help for combustion engine segment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/08/2024
» Ford Thailand is requesting the government step up efforts to help companies in the internal combustion engine (ICE) car segment, particularly motorcycle manufacturers, as they are not able to quickly adjust to the changes caused by the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market.
China doubles cash subsidies to propel EV sales as economic growth falls short
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/07/2024
» HONG KONG - Beijing has doubled subsidies granted to electric vehicle (EV) buyers, just three months after it rolled out incentives to accelerate the transition of the domestic automotive industry.
Thai economy faces upheaval due to factory closures and cheap Chinese imports
Published on 15/07/2024
» BANGKOK, Thailand - When Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD opened its first Southeast Asian factory in Thailand earlier this month, the nation of 66 million people basked in the limelight and won praise for its industrial vision.
Auto parts makers nudged towards medical devices
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/07/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects to submit a plan this month to the government to support the local medical device business as part of efforts to help auto parts manufacturers diversify into this field.
Motorbike sales fall as banks cut back on lending
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/06/2024
» Thailand's motorcycle manufacturing and sales are declining this year as the economy falters, attributed to high household debt and weak consumer purchasing power, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Perks to cover battery refurbishment
Published on 18/06/2024
» Thailand continues to fuel the growth of its electric vehicle supply chain, with the latest investment incentives focusing on the repair and refurbishment of used EV batteries, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
FTI urges auto parts producers to diversify
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/06/2024
» Local auto parts manufacturers are being urged to adapt to the technological disruption caused by electric vehicles (EVs) and transition to the production of medical devices, which are expected to have a promising business future, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Addressing the skills gap
Published on 17/06/2024
» Recent decisions by two Japanese automakers to close their plants in Thailand affect the country's standing as a leading global car producer, once dubbed the "Detroit of Asia".