Thailand IT & Electronics News

Despite disrupted supply of components and parts from Japan, Thai manufacturers in the automotive and electronics sectors see only a slim chance of massive layoffs. Expecting the disruption to end soon, they realise that layoffs could create a long-term problem amid the tight labour market.

The 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show finished up successfully with the booking of over 33,000 vehicles, well above the 28,000 target. Nevertheless, as small cars ruled the show, the combined value of sold vehicles was short of the Bt40 billion target.

Synnex (Thailand) Plc (SYNEX) distributes computers, peripherals, software, IT systems and computer consumables of more than 50 global brands to a nationwide customer base of 5,000 retailers and wholesalers, locally branded computer manufacturers, department stores, superstores and stationery shops.President and CEO Supant Mongkolsuthree discusses the company's strategy and outlook.

Hana Microelectronics Plc is considering a capital expenditure of US$30-35m to expand its production facilities and may hire up to...

SET-listed Delta Electronics (Thailand)Plc expects its revenue to miss the target of US$1 billion this year despite improving sales in the...

Thailand's IT industry slipped to 49th in the 2009 IT Industry Competitiveness Index from 42nd last year, due to declines in...

Thailand is in line for more investment in the electrical and electronics industry early next year, when Southeast Asian economies are...

Sales of electrical appliances are expected to decline this year, another victim of the economic according to a report by Gfk...