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Car producers still optimistic for 2022
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2022
» Tourism was not the only industry relieved when Thailand reopened its borders to foreigners on Nov 1 last year, with automakers also applauding the move to welcome back international visitors.
CESA puts car trade-in on discussion agenda
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Ranjana Wangvipula and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/11/2020
» Measures to stimulate domestic car sales, including the trade-in incentive, will be raised for discussion at the Centre for Economic Administration Situation (CESA) on Dec 2.
Banpu ploughs ahead with clean energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/11/2020
» Despite a need to shift towards defensive business operations, including cuts in capital spending and salaries among executives during the recession, Banpu Plc is not losing steam as it grows in the clean energy field.
Roadmap sees Asean EV hub by 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/03/2020
» The government has announced plans to transform the country into the electric vehicle and motorcycle hub of Asean within five years via state measures to boost demand, though some critics continue to doubt Thailand’s ability to create a full-fledged EV ecosystem.
Draft EV roadmap coming
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/01/2020
» The government is drafting a roadmap for electric vehicle (EV) production to begin in Thailand within three years, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Two companies starting EV production
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/01/2020
» Two car makers will start manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand this year to take advantage of tax breaks, says Patchara Anuntasilpa, the Excise Department's director-general.
The coming dynamo
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/12/2019
» Energy storage systems (ESS) using lithium-ion batteries should soon be a rising star, as many Thai companies are heavily investing in researchers, engineers and think tanks to enhance their competitiveness in the field.
Ministry to establish EV panel within 3 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/12/2019
» The Industry Ministry expects to complete establishment of the National New Generation Vehicle Committee within three months after the government requested this matter through two public and private agencies.
Car group asks for EV scheme facilitator
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2019
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) has requested the government set up a National New Generation Vehicle Committee to push forward the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme and increase sales as the market develops.
Banpu plots 5-year transformation
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/11/2019
» SET-listed Banpu Plc has announced a five-year restructuring plan to emphasise greener energy resources in line with global concern for the environment.