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FTI strikes bullish note on 2019 despite trade worries
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/11/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is optimistic that the domestic economy in 2019 will gain from the general election and public investment, even as the trade spat between the US and China pressures the country's export outlook.
Bosch bullish on car sector as EEC rounds into form
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 06/06/2018
» The Thai unit of German car parts maker and industrial services firm Robert Bosch Ltd is optimistic that Thailand's healthy economic growth will spur further development of the local automotive industry.
Charging up the EV market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/09/2017
» The government is offering full support to electrical vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including a series of excise tax cuts and promotional privileges that have attracted car assemblers to invest in the sector as a means to prop up sales of the eco-friendly vehicles. But there are hiccups that could potentially thwart the government's EV vision as high pricing and job losses come into play.
Carmakers keen to grab EV privileges
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 06/06/2017
» Since the government unveiled its investment privileges for electric vehicles in late March, several carmakers are keen to invest a combined 20 billion baht in making EVs in Thailand, according to the Thailand Automotive Institute.
No applicants for EV production incentives
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/10/2016
» Despite the government's ambitious policy to support electric vehicle (EV) production in Thailand, there have been no applicants for the Board of Investment's (BoI) eco-friendly vehicle privileges.
In a first, Thai takes helm of Mazda Sales
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/08/2016
» Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co, the sole local distributor for the Japanese carmaker, has restructured its management team and appointed a Thai president for the first time.
Thai Summit targets overseas markets
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 13/08/2016
» Thai Summit Group, one of the country's largest auto parts makers, is revving up its expansion plans abroad over the next five years in a strategic move to offset the bearish automotive market in the country.
Triumph takes bigger role in sales
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/11/2015
» British maker Triumph Motorcycles has taken over the dealership network in Thailand, a move to cash in on the flourishing market for big bikes.
SEZ welcome, with reservations
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 19/10/2015
» Once the government has earmarked a province for a special economic zone (SEZ), theoretically it means more jobs, higher incomes and a better quality of life.