Had eroded due to flooding late last year, Thailand automotive market began to recover in early 2012. Thailand intends to be taken into account vehicle manufacturers in Asia. White Elephant country wants to be the Detroit of Asia. "We want to be the Detroit of Asia," said Advisor Ministry of Industry Thailand Nattachai Srirungsukpinij, Wednesday (21/03/2012).
This was disclosed by Nattachai at the launch of All-New Chevrolet Trailblazer at the IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand. Nattachai said Thailand automotive industry began to rise again after suffering a setback last year. "Right now the demand began to increase," he said.
Nattachai states, the production of All-New Chevrolet Trailblazer conducted in Thailand showed that the country has the skill and expertise. During two months of 2012, auto sales in Thailand reached 166 707 units. This is supported by high sales in February reached 90 461 units. Record highs in Thailand for the monthly sales figures. Compare with last year, when floods lashed with sales of around 25000-40000 units.