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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Fewer British tourists and expats are coming to Thailand
The highpoint of the British addiction to Thailand was the year 2011 when there were almost 900,000 entries by British passport holders. The information...
Pattaya Beach Road closed today for Songkran Water Festival
Pattaya, Thailand - Today, The Great Wan Lai Pattaya Maha Songkran Festivities will be held throughout Pattaya and the neighbouring communities.
Authorities have taken extra...
Songkran tourism on Jomtien beach quieter than expected
PATTAYA, Thailand - As the official Songkran festival holidays drew to a close on April 16, expectations of bustling tourism activity at Jomtien Beach...
Pattaya police gift safety helmets instead of tickets during Songkran
PATTAYA, Thailand - To enhance road safety during the Songkran festivities, the Pattaya City Police Commission opted for a novel approach: gifting safety helmets...
Nongprue mayor urges responsible behaviour during Songkran festivities
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Mayor of Nongprue Municipality, Winai Inpitak, voiced concerns regarding the participation of young people, particularly young women, in water splashing...