News Forum - Boost in car sales, enthusiasm for EVs – Bangkok’s annual motor show – VIDEO

[Thaiger]

Gas-powered cars are still in vogue, but EVs are one the rise. That’s the takeaway from this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show, which recorded sales of some 34,000 vehicles, nearly a 14% increase compared to last year. The 43rd edition of the popular motor show took place over a span of two weeks at Impact Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok and wrapped up on Sunday. Traditional gas-powered vehicles had the lion’s share of the sales, while electric cars, or EVS, stole the spotlight among car enthusiasts. EV bookings grew by 10% to more than 2,000 vehicles, with SAIC Motor and […]

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[Skip]

Sad that the roadway infrastructure is still only supportive of tuk-tuk's and scooters.

[Mandy]

The price of cars new and used in Thailand is a bloody disgrace!

[KaptainRob]

3 hours ago, Skip said:

Sad that the roadway infrastructure is still only supportive of tuk-tuk's and scooters.

In which village would that be?

[KaptainRob]

17 hours ago, Thaiger said:

Gas-powered cars are still in vogue, but EVs are on the rise. That’s the takeaway from this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show, which recorded sales of some 34,000 vehicles, nearly a 14% increase compared to last year.

If they massage the 'show' sales figures anything like Australia does, actual figures reflect total orders for any new models by dealerships, not sales per se, and the balance of sales figures come from anticipated sales based on expressions of interest during the show.   Smoke and mirrors but it helps promote interest in the annual event which is well worth attending.