The 37th Bangkok International Motor Show got underway this week at the "Impact" exhibition centre near the old Don Muaeng airport on the outskirts of Bangkok. Tony Pugliese reports for just-auto
The event organiser, Grand Prix International, said one of the key focuses of the local automotive industry at the moment is compliance with global technology standards – as it looks to maximize global market opportunities.
The automotive industry itself is clearly cautious on the short-term prospects for the local market, with Federation of Thai industries expecting a fourth consecutive year of decline this year – of around 5-6% to 750,000-760,000 units. These views are mirrored by some of the largest vehicle manufacturers, including Toyota - which accounts for around one third of the total market.