Chiang Mai The Prime Minister said that even Suzuki closed its car factory in Thailand. But it also produces motorcycles and has a customer service center. Giving confidence that large Japanese companies still have production bases in Thailand.
Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, gave an interview regarding the case of Suzuki Motor Corp. of Japan announcing the closing of its automobile manufacturing plant in Thailand by the end of 2025, saying that since he took office in September last year, The issue of producing combustion vehicles from Japan is something we attach great importance to and have said many times that we have met with major manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, and Mass. Da Mitsubishi, what measures does he want from us? He wanted and had to make an agreement as he wanted and on December 17th last year. He attended the ASEAN Japan 50th Anniversary Meeting with many entrepreneurs who are automobile assemblers in Thailand. We talked and reassured each other. And he is confident and rea
dy to increase the value of investment in Thailand.
‘Of course we respect Suzuki’s decision. But I have to admit that I came. His market share is quite small. Moreover, his production may not meet Thai needs. I wish him good luck. In having a new plan coming in But we still have 6-7 other companies, only Suzuki has withdrawn from Thailand. And believe that we still have many positive results. However, Suzuki still produces motorcycles in Thailand. There is also a service center selling spare parts and maintenance. We are still able to provide continuous service to Thai customers,’ the Prime Minister stated
Source: Thai News Agency