Thailand's auto production picks up
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Thailand manufactured 138,237 vehicles in April, an increase by 11.51 per cent from the same period last year, according to the Federation of Thai Industries' automotive industry club.
However, the aggregate output in the first four months, at 645,111 units, still contracted by 0.52 per cent from the same period a year earlier.
In April, Thailand exported 80,491 vehicles, down by 2 per cent on year. However, the export value increased by 10.18 per cent to Bt43.08 billion.
During January- April 2016, the export value jumped 11.1 per cent to Bt206.64 billion. In the period, Thailand exported 388,251 vehicles, a drop by 5.39 per cent on year.
