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Manufacturers ramp up car production to beat excise tax rise
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/10/2015
» New excise tax rates due to take effect early next year have prompted car makers to rev up production, particularly for passenger pickup vehicles (PPVs).
Checkpoints to create hubs
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 19/10/2015
» The government is being urged to accelerate the opening of new checkpoints in Sa Kaeo's Aranyaprathet district to support further trade as a result of the planned special economic zone (SEZ).
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.
Thai Rung mulls third plant
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/10/2015
» SET-listed vehicle assembler and auto parts maker Thai Rung Union Car Plc (TRU) is studying the possibility of setting up a new factory that makes passenger cabins for excavators, dump trucks, farm trucks and tractors.
Japan car makers want Thailand in TPP
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 26/10/2015
» Japanese car makers are urging Thailand to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) signed by 12 Pacific Rim countries on Oct 5, saying Thailand's automotive industry will benefit greatly in the long run.
Automotive testing centre gears up
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/10/2015
» The long-delayed automotive testing centre may be one step closer, with the Industry Ministry soon to request cabinet approval for 100 million baht to hire international specialists to design it.
Honda set to launch new SUV in Thailand
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 29/10/2015
» Japanese car maker Honda Automobile (Thailand) is revving up its plan to tap into the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment, with the Honda BR-V scheduled for sale here in the first quarter of next year.
Mazda revs global capacity
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/08/2015
» Japanese car maker Mazda Motor Corporation is considering increasing production at its overseas plants including Thailand, as its domestic factories are running at full capacity.
Thai Rung cuts 2015 budget
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 01/09/2015
» A sluggish car market and poor economic climate has prompted SET-listed Thai Rung Union Car Plc (TRU), a vehicle assembler and auto parts maker, to cut its investment budget to 100 million baht this year from 200-300 million planned previously.
Compact abandons planned Dawei plant
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 02/09/2015
» Vehicle-brake maker Compact International (1994) has scrapped plans for a factory in Dawei, Myanmar and shifted focus to its domestic operation.