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Solar panels offer escape from debt
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (267+ words) PUBLISHED: 27 May 2026 at 09: 01 Thailand's household debt reached 86. 7% of GDP at the end of 2025, among the highest ratios in Asia. The Bank of Thailand's own data shows that debt for consumption is rising; debt based on income-generating assets such as property…...
Synergetic strengthens position in Thailand's EV system
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (364+ words) PUBLISHED: 27 May 2026 at 01: 01 Synergetic Auto Performance Plc (ASAP), a Thai car rental and fleet management firm, has unveiled plans to invest 1. 2 billion baht in electric vehicle (EV) purchases and showroom expansion as part of its strategy to accelerate growth and…...
Thailand to Host Automotive Summit 2026 Focusing on Smart Mobility
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (46+ words) Thailand Automotive Institute and RX BITEC to Spotlight Smart Mobility at "Automotive Summit," Equipping Industry Players on All Fronts PUBLISHED: 22 May 2026 at 18: 47 Theme 1: Smarter is Safer Theme 2: Smarter is Pleasure Theme 3: Smarter is Saver Theme 4: Smarter is Greener...
Mahindra launches new "Mahindra 5042" Multi-Purpose Tractor at Agritechnica Asia 2026
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (314+ words) PUBLISHED: 22 May 2026 at 09: 55 Bangkok, 20 May 2026 " Mahindra South East Asia Co. , Ltd. , a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. , the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, today launched the Mahindra 5042 multi-purpose tractor at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2026, held in Thailand from 20"22 May 2026 Powered by…...
Motor policies given digital revamp
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (580+ words) PUBLISHED: 20 May 2026 at 09: 05 The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is accelerating the digital transformation of the country's compulsory motor insurance system, aiming to improve protection for road accident victims, enhance operational efficiency, and integrate insurance coverage more closely with…...
Bangkok Post - Honda Motor faces long road back to growth after EV strategy overhaul
1+ week, 5+ day ago (888+ words) Honda posted a "423. 94bn loss for the year to March 2026 " its first full'year loss since listing in 1957 PUBLISHED: 15 May 2026 at 14: 30 KYODO " Honda Motor Co expects to return to profitability this fiscal year, but the turnaround does not guarantee the embattled carmaker…...
Local firms urge high duties on Chinese EVs
1+ week, 6+ day ago (468+ words) Thai producers fear flood of imports PUBLISHED: 14 May 2026 at 04: 10 Thailand's automotive and auto parts associations are urging the government to impose steep import duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs), warning that once the EV3. 5 incentive scheme ends, a surge in…...
Government to 'look into' surge in EV problems
2+ week, 1+ day ago (374+ words) After-sales issues hurt consumer trust PUBLISHED: 12 May 2026 at 05: 55 The government has ordered urgent action to address mounting problems with electric vehicles (EVs), including defects, service centre closures, and steep post-purchase price cuts. Speaking after chairing a consumer protection meeting at…...
Govt to look into surge in EV problems
2+ week, 1+ day ago (374+ words) After-sales issues hurt consumer trust PUBLISHED: 12 May 2026 at 05: 55 The government has ordered urgent action to address mounting problems with electric vehicles (EVs), including defects, service centre closures, and steep post-purchase price cuts. Speaking after chairing a consumer protection meeting at…...
Banks tapped for solar financing push
2+ week, 2+ day ago (474+ words) PUBLISHED: 11 May 2026 at 07: 07 The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is exploring ways to make loans more accessible for households joining the rooftop solar buyback scheme, aiming to encourage wider adoption of clean energy and help families generate their own electricity. The…...