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Japanese firms pledge to maintain pickup capacity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» Japanese automakers Isuzu and Toyota have vowed to maintain pickup manufacturing capacity in Thailand and continue purchasing auto parts, despite a sharp decline in domestic sales, aiming to shield parts suppliers from financial strain.
Carmakers demand stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/11/2025
» The country's leading carmakers are pressing the government for stronger support measures as the Thailand International Motor Expo kicks off, warning that promises of higher sales alone are inadequate to shield the industry from mounting challenges, including the severe impact of floods in the South.
B5 billion fund propels motor show sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/04/2025
» The newly established 5-billion-baht government fund has begun to lift domestic auto sales, helping to drive total vehicle bookings at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show.
Tri Petch welcomes B5bn pickup fund
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2025
» The government approval of a 5-billion-baht fund to lift domestic pickup sales offers vehicle and auto parts makers some relief amid a stagnant market and stiff US auto tariffs, say local distributors.
Carmakers act to spur flagging sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2025
» Automakers are trying to deal with sluggish domestic car sales by cutting costs and launching new promotional campaigns which are expected to boost bookings at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which opens on March 26.
Effort to stimulate pickups
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/01/2025
» Tri Petch Isuzu Sales, the local distributor of Isuzu vehicles, has joined a call for the government to jump-start stagnant pickup sales, as the market threatens to stymie the Thai economy.
War of independence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
Isuzu teams up with PTT on hydro vegetable oil project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2024
» Tri Petch Isuzu, the local distributor of Isuzu vehicles, is working with PTT Plc to jointly test vehicles powered by a new clean fuel to support a campaign to cut carbon dioxide emissions, which are high in Thailand's transport sector.
Isuzu allocates B32bn for Thailand investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/03/2024
» Yokohama, Japan-based automaker Isuzu Motors plans to spend ¥1 trillion (240 billion baht) to fuel its investments through 2030, with part of the budget allocated for battery cell and electric pickup manufacturing in Thailand, which will serve as the company's electric vehicle (EV) export base.
Imported EVs hot up market competition
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/11/2023
» Imports of electric vehicles (EVs), especially from China, are intensifying competition in the domestic car market, which could lead to a price war with cars powered by internal combustion engines (ICE).