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Kiattana upbeat on new units
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/04/2017
» MAI-listed logistics provider Kiattana Transport Plc (KIAT) expects its revenue to return to growth this year after three years of contraction.
Honda tantalised by EV promotional privileges
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/05/2017
» Japanese carmaker Honda Automobile Thailand is interested in the government's promotional privileges for electric vehicles (EVs), saying the packages are alluring, as they are offered to various types of EV-related products and technologies.
New tax rates set to spark electric car surge
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/06/2017
» Local demand for electric vehicles (EVs) are set to surge in the near future, thanks to the new preferential excise tax rates aimed at promoting EV development, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Praise for EV promotion policy
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 11/07/2017
» Research firm LMC Automotive is hailing the government's policy to promote local production of electric vehicles (EVs), saying the initiative will help create strengths and opportunities for Thailand's automotive industry and maintain Asean's strategic edge as a vehicle production hub in the long run.
Thai salaries set to rise 5-6% annually in short term
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 28/11/2017
» Willis Towers Watson, a global advisory firm, has forecast salaries in Thailand to rise by 5-6% annually in the short term, saying the country's economy and inflation are stable. However, there are no major positive factors to support sharp pay increases at the moment.
BorgWarner eyes SE Asian supply chain
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/04/2018
» US auto parts maker BorgWarner expects its new plant in Rayong to be part of the company's strategic plan in Asia, as the facility is meant to serve the automotive industry across Southeast Asia.
Isuzu moves test course to suburb
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/05/2018
» Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co, the local distributor of Isuzu trucks, has relocated its test course for four-wheel-drive (4WD) models, moving from Chon Buri to Pathum Thani at a cost of 150 million baht.
Auto market expands as demand roars
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/05/2018
» Thailand's car market recorded aggressive growth for every brand during the first four months this year, reflecting a bullish market driven by optimistic economic sentiment.
Uttama says no to EV sales subsidies
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/07/2018
» Financial subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) are not necessary for Thai buyers and the government is confident an excise tax discount is enough to stimulate EV purchases here, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Motorcycle tax hikes will leave riders unscathed: Yamaha
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 17/07/2018
» Thai Yamaha Motor Co, the local unit of the Japanese motorcycle maker, forecasts the new excise tax structure for motorcycles will increase retail prices in all segments, but believes buyers will not be affected.