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NPLs lead to drop in vehicle sales, production in Thailand

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024

Vehicle manufacturing and sales in Thailand have experienced significant declines this year due to stricter loan approvals and a rise in non-performing loans

Nissan-Honda merger will benefit Thai auto industry, says FTI

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024

Japanese giants aim to enhance their competitiveness in the global electric vehicle market

Japan’s Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks

December 19, 2024

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks, media reports said Wednesday.

Paetongtarn discusses auto industry strategies in meeting with Toyoda

December 18, 2024

Chief of Toyota Motor Corp pledges to retain Thailand as manufacturing base

Chinese EV-maker starts assembly of Wuling at Thailand factory

December 12, 2024

Company sourcing 50% of parts locally, aims to increase it to 70%

BYD bucks the trend as Thailand’s auto sales slide

December 06, 2024

Industry leaders seek government support to revive the sector and stimulate demand in 2025, as sales drop sharply this year

Thai car market suffering sales slump

December 02, 2024

Decline attributed to several issues, including significant slowdown in overall economy

Chinese EV companies set to shine at Thailand expo

November 29, 2024

Chinese electric vehicle brands are among the most anticipated participants at the 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo, which kicks off on Friday.

Stricter loans, rising debts drive Thai vehicle sales to historic low

November 29, 2024

Though Thailand’s auto market is dropping, industry leaders are hopeful that government measures and growing interest in hybrid vehicles will bolster sales

Thailand works to retain Japan auto giants with new offer of deals

November 29, 2024

Industry minister says the discussions, so far, have been positive with the car makers committing investments worth 120 billion baht next year

Chinese EVs, economic factors drive vehicle repossession up

November 28, 2024

Auction firm sees 8.7% increase in the number of vehicles being repossessed, with many of them pick-ups used by their owners for commercial purposes

Auto manufacturing down nearly 20% year on year

November 26, 2024

Stringent conditions for obtaining loans for vehicle purchase add more strain to an already suffering automotive industry

Thailand targets Japanese auto giants for investment, tech transfer

November 20, 2024

Industry minister set to meet executives from top Japanese automakers to discuss investing in electric vehicle production and advancing mobility technology in Thailand

MG, Mercedes win top awards in Thailand for automotive excellence

November 19, 2024

MG3 Hybrid+ and Mercedes EQS 450 SUV win best vehicles awards for their outstanding design, innovation and performance

Environment board to enforce Euro 6 standard on petrol engines

November 17, 2024

NEB has not yet deliberated on Euro 6 standards for diesel engines as Industry Ministry has concerns