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Bangkok Motor Show took orders for 135,000 vehicles
Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 06/04/2026
» Orders were placed for 132,951 automobiles and 2,056 motorcycles during the 12-day Bangkok International Motor Show that concluded on Sunday, with BYD taking the most bookings.
Japan enhances vehicle tracking at airports to prevent runway incursions
Kyodo News, Published on 06/04/2026
» Japan's transport ministry has begun requiring all ground vehicles allowed to operate on runways at eight major airports to be equipped with transponders to alert control towers of their locations and prevent collisions with aircraft.
Grab ramps up EV scheme amid energy shocks
Business, Published on 06/04/2026
» Grab Thailand is accelerating its Grab EV programme in response to the ongoing energy crisis by announcing nine strategic partnerships, including with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and distributors, as well as taxi cooperatives.
Dining sector poised for downturn
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/04/2026
» Restaurants are bracing for less vibrant sales during the Songkran holiday this year, which runs from April 11-15, according to the Thai Restaurant Association.
Toyota to chat with authorities on oil, power
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» Toyota Motor Thailand is preparing to hold talks with the new government on oil and electricity policies, as surging energy prices weigh heavily on consumers considering car purchases.
Global tensions hit home
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» With the US-Israel battle against Iran entering its sixth week, the global economy continues to feel the effects stemming from the closure of a key oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil refineries in the spotlight
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.
EV demand fuels Krungsri Auto's expansion plans
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2026
» Krungsri Auto, the automotive finance arm of Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya), aims to maintain its leadership in electric vehicle (EV) lending as demand rises amid surging oil prices.
TQM premium growth target remains on track
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/04/2026
» Despite near-term challenges from the Middle East war, TQM Insurance Broker remains on track to grow its premiums by 8-10% to 22 billion baht this year thanks to booming electric vehicle (EV) policies due to elevated oil prices.
Capital markets to undergo reforms to boost activity
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand's capital market regulators are preparing to roll out a series of major reforms following this week's formation of a new government, aiming to revitalise market activity, attract new-economy businesses, and strengthen long-term investor confidence.