BANGKOK — China’s Great Wall Motors showed off its electric offerings at the Bangkok International Motor Show that kicked off Wednesday, highlighting the inroads made by Chinese automakers in the Thai market, long Japan’s turf.
Held in the capital’s suburbs and running until April 4, the event is among Southeast Asia’s largest auto shows. Last year’s event was postponed until July due to the coronavirus outbreak.
On the show’s press day Tuesday, Great Wall said it would begin selling imported Chinese-made Ora electric compacts here in the second half of 2021. Ora models carry a price tag of less than $10,000 after subsidies in China.
While the price here has yet to be set, Narong Sritalayon, managing director of Great Wall’s Thai arm, expressed confidence that customers would be “satisfied.”
The Chinese automaker also plans to produce vehicles in Thailand, starting with hybrids. The…
