Tag: Toyota
All Japanese automakers suspend production lines
BANGKOK, 20 October 2011 –Every Thai-based Japanese motor company has decided to suspend their production lines after their factories have been severely hit by...
The “New” Fortuner
I honestly think that Toyota have scraped the barrel so deep that their marketing people have splinters under their fingernails. A full page...
Toyota drop “technology” to concentrate on “benefits”
Toyota is discovering (rather late in the piece) that the average car buyer is not interested in the technology in the car, but...
The all-new Vigo?
Toyota is telling us that the all-new Vigo is on its way, but really, there’s not that much “new” about Thailand’s favorite workhorse...
Man found armed at checkpoint
On June the 10th Pattaya police set up a check point at the entrance of north Pattaya road to screen for dangerous civilians, they...
Toyota and Honda production takes a big hit
The vehicle production figures for Thailand went down for the first time in almost two years, with a 10 percent fall. ...
2011 car production expected at 1.65mn units
BANGKOK, 3 June 2011 – Vehicle production in 2011 is anticipated to stand at 1.65 million units as some Japanese- automobile manufacturers in Thailand...
Toyota’s electronics – no proof of malfunction
The American Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, handed down the results of a 10 month probe into whether Toyota’s electronics had flaws which caused...
Tesla leading the way
I don’t know if any of you noticed one of the course cars at the Macau Grand Prix in November? It was a...
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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
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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...