(File photo: Thiti Wannamontha)Vehicle exports increased 5.2% in April, year-on-year, the sixth consecutive month of steady growth for the sector, according to the Federation of Thai Industries. Deputy FTI president Surapong Paisitpatanapong said that in April exporters shipped out 72,571 vehicles, expanding sales in all markets except Asia and Australia, InfoQuest news centre reported. It was the sixth consecutive month that vehicle exports have risen. In total, 367,801 vehicles were exported from January to April, a 4.1% increase on the same period last year. Domestic sales were also stronger, with 79,206 cars sold in April, thanks to the Bangkok International Motor Show, according to Mr Surapong.

Source: Bangkok Post May 23, 2018 05:03 UTC