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Nissan shortlists Thailand for EV facility
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 08/01/2018
» Japanese car maker Nissan Motor Co has shortlisted Thailand as a key candidate for its EV manufacturing facility in Asia-Pacific, even as the local market for electric vehicles (EV) remains tepid.
Thai Volvo predicts strong 2018 sales tally
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/01/2018
» Swedish brand Volvo Car Thailand has a positive outlook on sales performance for 2018, predicting sales of 1,500 vehicles after posting a strong performance last year.
Yamaha plans 19% sales rise
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 13/01/2018
» Thai Yamaha Motor Co, the local unit of the Japanese motorcycle maker, is upbeat about sales prospects this year, expecting a 19% rise to 320,000 units sold.
Mazda move to give jolt to Thai hybrids
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/01/2018
» Thailand's electric vehicle market may finally come to life after Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor Corporation announced it would invest 11.4 billion baht to equip its Rayong plant to produce hybrid electric cars (HEVs).
Mercedes-Benz makes late EV entry
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/01/2018
» German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz Thailand has finally decided to join the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme after staying on the sidelines for five years.
Toyota prepares to launch BoI-backed hybrid model
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 17/01/2018
» After being granted electric vehicle (EV) privileges from the Board of Investment (BoI), Toyota Motor Thailand plans to make its hybrid model at the company's plant in Chachoengsao, to be introduced in early March.
Neutral Honda foresees slim growth in robust field
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 17/01/2018
» Japanese carmaker Honda Automobile Thailand has a neutral business outlook for 2018, forecasting 127,000 units to be sold, though it expects the total domestic market to sell 900,000 cars for growth of 3.4%.
Raja Ferry considers feasibility of Krabi-Koh Yao route
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/01/2018
» MAI-listed logistics service provider Raja Ferry Port Plc is studying the feasibility of expanding with a new ferry route from Krabi to Koh Yao in the near future as it aims to remain a leader in sea transportation over the next five years.
Tracking the life of Madam Tank
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/01/2018
» 'A woman must not forget her duties: studying, working and taking care of her family." This is the principle by which Nopparat Kulhiran, also known as Madam Tank, lives.
Mazda hails expansion of Thai operations
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/01/2018
» Mazda Motor Corporation has positioned its operations in Thailand as an important global hub after raising production capacity for SkyActiv engines earlier this year.