7 Apr 2023
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29 Apr 2021
Since late 2020, the global automotive industry has been experiencing a microprocessor chip shortage. The principal reason for this crisis is the fragile structure of the automotive chip manufacturing industry. Demand and supply volatility for these chips has been triggered by multiple factors, including COVID-19 outbreaks and a recent chip plant fire in Japan, which have led to the present car chip constraint. While the situation is expected to be temporarily resolved during 2H21, supply-side structural reform is needed for the automotive chip industry to solve this issue over the long term. ... Read more
16 Sep 2020
The Ministry of Commerce has issued a Notification on the ban of electronic waste (e-waste) imports per HS Codes 84 and 85, specifically for Commodity Code 899, or the ban of e-waste imports under the Basel Convention, effective September 15, 2020. Currently, Thailand’s imports of electronics classified as not very useful are relatively moderate. These include used electronics (HS Codes 84 and 85, specifically for Commodity Code 800) and e-waste (HS Codes 84 and 85, specifically for Commodity Code 899), valued at USD59.7 million in 2019. Having considered their details, we have found out the following: ... Read more
30 Apr 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 is likely putting pressure on the value of Thailand’s exports of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), with an expected contraction of 20.9 to 23.6 percent, for an estimated export value of USD 927.4 - 960.8 million, in line with reduced global demand for electronic products. This development is mainly the result of global economic recession and a substantial slowdown in investment for 5G infrastructure across many countries, despite a partial boost from a temporary surge in demand for ICT products during 2Q20 prompted by lockdown measures in many countries. ... Read more
3 Oct 2019
Thailand’s electronic industry is about to reach a saturation point, and its stance in the global supply chains has gradually become weaker. Thailand, therefore, needs to speed up reforming its electronic industry in line with the evolving technology products in the world market, instead of trying to compete with neighbors in terms of labor cost and manufacture of the same old products with a low portion of added value. Thailand may build on its strength and readiness for being a main production base for products with prospects in the international market such as automobiles and electrical appliances. The automotive industry is transitioning toward electric vehicles (EV). Meanwhile, the Internet of Things (IoT) is increasingly being used with electronic devices. This trend is set to rise in the future.... Read more
23 Sep 2019
Thailand may lose its comparative advantage and soon be surpassed by emerging countries such as Vietnam mainly because Thailand is no longer competitive in terms of labor cost. This is particularly evident in the electronics and textile and apparel industries. Although Thai industry still has a competitive edge in automobiles, petroleum and chemicals, and food and beverages, Thailand is expected to face tougher challenges due to fierce competition with emerging markets. ... Read more
8 Aug 2019
For the vehicle market in 2019, KResearch views that although the auto market registered decent growth in 1H19, there are negative factors dragging on the market in 2H19, especially the Bank of Thailand’s measures to control auto loans approved by commercial banks. Consequently, auto sales in 2H19 may contract 3 percent to 536,000 units. Auto sales for the whole year may increase slightly 1.8 percent or a total of 1,060,000 units.... Read more
10 May 2019
KResearch expects that the demand for sensors, which are essential components for the automotive manufacturing in Thailand, will steadily increase. Due to stricter environmental measures to curb carbon emissions, automakers have placed higher attention on environmental and safety systems in their new car models. Also, many car companies have increasingly used sensors in the production of electric vehicles (EVs). As a result, the volume of sensors used in vehicles has increased from 45 units per car on average 10 years ago to 60 units per car at the moment. The demand for sensors for car manufacturing is set to rise further in the future.... Read more
13 Feb 2019
Amongst the most significant trends in technological development over 2019 will be the advent of Hyper-Personalization – the utilization of personalized Big Data for addressing the very specific needs for consumers. Compared to personalization, Hyper-Personalization goes further with respect to the type of data utilized. Specifically, real-time data is used, with data drawn from a multitude of sources, and in considerably greater volumes than in the case of mere personalization. This is consistent with the three tenets of Big Data – Velocity, Variety, and Volume. Hyper-Personalization relies on Big Data, and with this in mind, it is the technological progress and shifting consumer behaviors over the past few years that have come together to bring forth the current trend of Hyper-Personalization. ... Read more
25 Sep 2018
Under the Digital Identification bill, a National Digital Identification (NDID) committee will be set up to govern digital authentication, which will announce additional regulations for Digital ID. The Digital ID bill empowers the committee to regulate three areas: 1) digital identification verification system, 2) authorization system, and 3) personal data protection.... Read more
25 Jul 2017
KResearch holds an optimistic view toward Thailand's electronics exports that will likely return to growth in 2017 for the first time in two years. ... Read more
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