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GM to lay off 1,500 staff in Rayong
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 19/02/2020
» US car maker General Motors has confirmed that roughly 1,500 workers from its Thai operations will be laid off this year once Chinese maker Great Wall Motors takes ownership of the company's Rayong facilities.
BorgWarner eyes SE Asian supply chain
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/04/2018
» US auto parts maker BorgWarner expects its new plant in Rayong to be part of the company's strategic plan in Asia, as the facility is meant to serve the automotive industry across Southeast Asia.
Bridgestone tags Thailand as Asia hub
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/10/2017
» Japan-based Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tyre maker, remains confident about its Thai business becoming the regional hub of Asia-Pacific in the long run.
B.Grimm's Korean projects firming up
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/11/2019
» SET-listed B.Grimm Power Plc expects to conclude development plans for new power projects in South Korea by December after forging partnerships with two local companies during 2018-19.
Automotive industry at a turning point
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/01/2019
» The year 2019 is shaping up to be a challenging one for Thailand's automotive industry in terms of keeping its competitiveness, both regionally and globally, as other developing countries venture into the high-value sector to create local jobs.
Battery EVs centre stage at Motor Expo
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 29/11/2018
» The 35th Thailand International Motor Expo is a prime stage for imported battery EVs, as the government has received no commitment from makers to assemble these zero-emission vehicles domestically.
Nissan keeps optimism with large sedan launch
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 02/11/2018
» Nissan Motor Thailand remains upbeat on its large sedan Teana, although the model has gained limited sales volume and does not offer a hybrid option.
An unblemished performance
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/09/2018
» Walking into a pharmacy or department store in Thailand, one encounters many skin care products and cosmetics from a variety of brands on product shelves and at counters. Even convenience stores like 7-Eleven often have a limited selection of similar products.
3m at risk from robotics rise
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/04/2018
» The Bank of Thailand forecasts 3 million workers will suffer on account of automation and robotics use over the next decade.
Edison Motors lays electric bus groundwork
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/12/2017
» South Korean bus manufacturer Edison Motors is working on a partnership with Thai government agencies to conduct a feasibility study for electric bus use in Bangkok next year.