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Chip shortages put a dent in rising sales of motorcycles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/10/2022
» The Thai economic recovery is expected to boost motorcycle sales in the domestic market, but manufacturers are still struggling to deal with ongoing semiconductor shortages, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Battery tie-up aims to boost EV demand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/07/2022
» US-based EVLOMO Technologies Co is preparing to jointly work on battery development and a battery swapping service project for electric motorcycles in a move to boost demand for green two-wheelers in Thailand.
Ethical practice and sustainable performance
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 01/05/2021
» It's no exaggeration to say that we are in living in a "do whatever I want" world. For example, riding against the traffic is the norm for motorcyclists, especially delivery drivers seeking to cash in on the huge spike in Covid-era demand. You may also have noticed more car drivers going the wrong way just to save a few seconds in closed spaces such as shopping mall parking lots.
IRC tyre producer has faith in buyers
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 12/12/2020
» A sharp drop in revenue during the pandemic was common among car and auto parts makers, but Inoue Rubber Thailand, a motorcycle tyre manufacturer operating under the IRC brand, remains upbeat.
Grab rule rollback appeases riders
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee & William Hicks, Published on 11/08/2020
» Grab Thailand's recent move to ease some rules, including suspending the zoning divide for GrabBike motorcycle taxi service between Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani, demonstrates its push to appease its rider partners to keep them in the fold amid fierce competition, though more needs to be done to cater to partners in its ecosystem, say industry analysts.
Tech opens doors for sunrise industries
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2019
» Despite the economic slowdown bringing various businesses to their knees this year, some segments still managed to thrive, driven by new technologies that make life more convenient.
Harley-Davidson's electric bike struggles to fire up young riders
Business, Reuters, Published on 09/10/2019
» CHICAGO: Harley-Davidson Inc is betting on electric motorcycles to attract the next generation of younger and more environmentally conscious riders to reverse declining US sales.
Leaders need the right view from the start
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/08/2019
» It's not easy living in today's chaotic world. The good news is we are all growing used to it, but the bad news is the pace of change is only going to get faster. Many people also see increasing evidence that we are living in a society of unreason. Like it or not, human beings often do things without thoroughly thinking them through.
Why companies need a moral compass
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/12/2018
» The recent news about Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn sent shockwaves through the automotive industry and the global business community. Since joining Nissan in 1999, Mr Ghosn had become a corporate superhero and role model, turning around a troubled company and delivering outstanding results.
Grab requests special licences
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/10/2018
» Grab Thailand urges the government to consider a special licence for ride-hailing services to fully capitalise on the sharing economy.