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Japanese automakers scrambling over Trump's 25 % tariffs

March 27, 2025

US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 % tariffs on all automobile imports, starting next month, has shocked Japanese automakers as the United States is their key market.

Bangkok rolls out its biggest motorshow yet at IMPACT

March 26, 2025

The 46th motorshow, featuring 54 automakers, EV showcases, e-racing games and even fortune tellers, runs until April 6

Chinese maker of Neta EVs to cut 400 jobs in Thailand

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2024

Hozon Auto laying off Thai workers as part of restructuring plan after local sales drop by over 45% this year

Chinese EV companies set to shine at Thailand expo

FRIDAY, 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.

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

FRIDAY, 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

Thailand emerging as strategic market for Chinese automakers

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Avatr entered the Thai vehicle market last week, becoming the latest on a long list of Chinese vehicle makers to explore the Southeast Asian country.

Chinese automaker Changan debuts premium EV brand AVATR in Thailand

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Chinese automaker Changan Automobile officially launched its premium electric vehicle (EV) brand AVATR in Thailand on Tuesday in a move to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian country's upscale automotive market.

‘MG’ aims to export first ‘Made in Thailand’ EVs to Europe

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024

Senior exec pushes for Thailand-EU FTA to pave way for auto exports

Honda Thailand to halve auto production amid China competition

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

Japanese automaker Honda Motor has announced it will cut production capacity in Thailand by 50%, citing fierce competition from Chinese counterparts.

Domestic and overseas sales of EVs will prevent oversupply, BOI assures

THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024

The Thai electric vehicle (EV) industry would not face oversupply issues as automakers plan to sell the EVs both in the domestic and overseas markets, the Board of Investment (BOI) said on Thursday.

EV makers advised to look for export markets as oversupply looms