Tag: Surapong Paisitpattanapong
Automobile sales contract due to political conflicts
BANGKOK, March 24 – Thailand's political instability prompted sales of automobiles in February to fall by 44.8 per cent year-on-year, according to the Federation...
Industrial sentiment in January lowest in 55 months
BANGKOK, Feb 20 - The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) in January plunged to its lowest point in 55 months, while economic figures also...
Thailand among world’s top 10 producers of automobiles
BANGKOK, 17 January 2014 In 2013, Thailand managed to produce 2.45 million automobiles, the most it had done so in 52 years - putting...
Thai auto sales last month dropped 25%
BANGKOK, Aug 15 - Thailand's auto sales volume last month dropped more than 25 per cent following the end of the government's 'first-car' buyer...
First-car buyers reversals may affect Thai auto industry
BANGKOK, Mar 26 – A slowdown in auto deliveries to first-car buyers may have a negative impact on Thailand's auto industry, which has...
Strong baht to wreak havoc on Thai auto industry
BANGKOK, March 25 – The rapid appreciation of the baht combined with a labour shortage may inflict a serious blow on Thailand's automotive...
February auto production up 36 per cent
BANGKOK, March 19 - Thailand's auto production in February increased 36 per cent year-on-year, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Automotive...
FTI to push Thai car production goal to 2.3 million units...
BANGKOK, Sept 24 - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Automotive Industry Club spokesman said he expected Thailand could reach production capacity of...
Thailand’s auto production grew 37.31% in August
BANGKOK, 20 September 2012 – Official data from automakers showed that Thai auto production expanded while the domestic auto sales growth shrank in...
Thailand’s auto production hits record high
Thailand’s auto production in July hit a record high of 212,727 units, an increase of 44.48 percent year-on-year, according to Surapong Paisitpattanapong, Federation...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...