Thailand

Undeterred by falling vehicle sales in Thailand, Ford Motor and Mazda Motor's AutoAlliancejoint venture (JV) will go ahead with its US$500mn investment project. The new plant in Rayong... 2009-04-30

Toyota has been forced to reconsider its investment plans in Thailand, on the back of poor sales in the country. The company's most recent project to be approved by the Thai Board... 2008-12-03

Sliding vehicle sales in Thailand have prompted major carmakers such as General Motors (GM) and market leader Toyota to cut back on production. GM will close its plant in Rayong,... 2008-11-20

Chinese carmaker Chery will begin local assembly of two of its models in Thailand after reaching an agreement with Thai Chery Yarnyon, a joint venture (JV) between Thai Yarnyon Company... 2008-11-19

Japan's Honda Motor has opened its second vehicle production plant in Thailand, which doubles its annual output capacity in the country to 240,000 units. Located near its existing... 2008-10-23

Thailand is shedding its image as a haven for one-tonne pick-up trucks, after Japan's Honda made its Thai plant the global hub for its City compact car. Although the third-generation... 2008-09-11

Ford is adding 100,000 units to annual capacity at its plant in Rayong, Thailand, to assemble its new generation Fiesta model. This brings total production capacity to 275,000

US carmaker General Motors has announced plans for its first diesel engine plant in South East Asia. Based in Rayong, Thailand, the plant will form part of a US$445mn (THB15bn) investment... 2008-08-14

South Korea's Hyundai is targeting consumers in Thailand looking to cut back on fuel bills, with a new compressed natural gas (CNG) version of its Sonata sedan. Hyundai is only the... 2008-07-21

Japan's Nissan Motor is making Thailand the focus of its attentions in Asia, as the company looks to increase its market share over the next five years. Speaking to The Nation daily,... 2008-07-02