Proton Thailand, Indonesia return in “very near future”

Aside from reporting its best export numbers in 98 months, Proton has also confirmed that it will soon make a return to Thailand and Indonesia. No details have been revealed just yet, but the company said it will resume importing cars to those markets in the “very near future.”

The national carmaker has big long-term plans for the region, as it aims to become the third best-selling brand in Southeast Asia. The company sees significant export growth as a major stepping stone towards becoming a viable business, and an entry into the region’s two biggest markets is key to its goal.

“For Proton to be the third best-selling brand in ASEAN, we need to have a major presence in Thailand and Indonesia. As the biggest automotive markets in the region they offer enormous volume potential, but the level of competition is also very high. For both countries, we have been busy…