Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Will Toyota move its hubs to Indonesia | The Next Move EP25
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Thailand is aiming to revise excise taxes for carmakers after Indonesia publicly urged Toyota to move its hub from Thailand to Indonesia.
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Dr. Archanun Kophaiboon, an expert on Thailand’s auto industry, says the risk of manufacturing hubs moving is not imminent, but the government should address the flood of Chinese EVs.
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As Thailand faces the impact of US tariffs, Dr. Kirida Bhaopichit, Thailand’s Vice Minister for Commerce, said Thailand will complete a reciprocal trade agreement to alleviate the pressure.
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Watch The Nation's business programme, The Next Move, hosted by Franc Han Shih.
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#car #ev #china #tariffs
[00:00] Episode Introduction: An overview of Indonesia's push to attract Japanese automakers and the looming impact of US tariff hikes on Thailand's economy.
[04:25] Retaining the Auto Industry: An interview with Professor Atan Gopun from Thammasat University. He discusses the realistic risks of Toyota shifting operations to Indonesia, the complexities of established auto supply chains, and the policy distortions created by the rapid influx of Chinese EVs into the Thai market.
[15:03] Navigating US Tariffs: An interview with Vice Minister for Commerce Dr. Ga Piti. The discussion breaks down the 12.5% tariff imposed under Section 301 regarding forced labor laws, the impending second case on structural excess capacity, and Thailand's ongoing negotiations regarding the Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ART).
[29:07] PEP Policy and Financial Compliance: A brief segment from a Dow Jones summit focusing on the logistical challenges financial institutions face when adapting to Thailand's updated reporting requirements for Politically Exposed Persons (PEP).
[31:32] Show Wrap-up: A quick summary of the episode's main topics and sign-off.
Will Toyota move its hubs to Indonesia | The Next Move EP25
.
Thailand is aiming to revise excise taxes for carmakers after Indonesia publicly urged Toyota to move its hub from Thailand to Indonesia.
.
Dr. Archanun Kophaiboon, an expert on Thailand’s auto industry, says the risk of manufacturing hubs moving is not imminent, but the government should address the flood of Chinese EVs.
.
As Thailand faces the impact of US tariffs, Dr. Kirida Bhaopichit, Thailand’s Vice Minister for Commerce, said Thailand will complete a reciprocal trade agreement to alleviate the pressure.
.
Watch The Nation's business programme, The Next Move, hosted by Franc Han Shih.
.
#car #ev #china #tariffs
[00:00] Episode Introduction: An overview of Indonesia's push to attract Japanese automakers and the looming impact of US tariff hikes on Thailand's economy.
[04:25] Retaining the Auto Industry: An interview with Professor Atan Gopun from Thammasat University. He discusses the realistic risks of Toyota shifting operations to Indonesia, the complexities of established auto supply chains, and the policy distortions created by the rapid influx of Chinese EVs into the Thai market.
[15:03] Navigating US Tariffs: An interview with Vice Minister for Commerce Dr. Ga Piti. The discussion breaks down the 12.5% tariff imposed under Section 301 regarding forced labor laws, the impending second case on structural excess capacity, and Thailand's ongoing negotiations regarding the Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ART).
[29:07] PEP Policy and Financial Compliance: A brief segment from a Dow Jones summit focusing on the logistical challenges financial institutions face when adapting to Thailand's updated reporting requirements for Politically Exposed Persons (PEP).
[31:32] Show Wrap-up: A quick summary of the episode's main topics and sign-off.
