"Transport" orders bus upgrades Minibus market fireworks worth 50 billion The 50 billion minibus market is hot. Accepting the plan to scrap vans to raise the standards of public buses from the Department of Transport. “Toyota-Hyundai” find a way to send new products to sweep the market. Show selling points to answer every customer need. both public transportation Tourism business-hotel Government and private agencies Chinese car manufacturers ready to push EV vehicles to strengthen their fleet Policy to raise the standards of public buses of the Department of Land Transport To increase safety efficiency in traveling By specifying measures for small buses with no more than 20 seats, they must have an ABS braking system. Or another type of brake system that is of the same or higher standard, along with GPS Tracking and speed display devices to replace the passenger vans that are commonly used. As a result, the minibus market has become unusually bustling since Category 2, which runs between Bangkok and other provinces, for a distance of more than 300 kilometers, came into force on 1 October 2017. Category 1, which runs in the Bangkok-metropolitan area. It will come into force on 1 October 2019. Category 3: Running between provinces. Which is divided into 2 sub-sections: 1. There is a stopping point. Forced to change From 1 Oct. 2018 and 2.



No stopping points will come into effect on 1 Oct. 2019. Section 4, running from provinces into various districts, will come into effect on 1 Oct. 2019 as well. 50 billion market for fragrant meat Reporters reported that The demand for minibuses has been on the rise since the end of 2017, but the rapid pace of change has left operators unable to adapt in time. However, there are imported vehicles from China periodically entering the market. It is estimated that there will be at least 20,000 buses that will need to be rotated into the system and there are still almost 20,000 non-regular buses. 10,000 cars that must be rotated in It is expected that the money will be as high as 50 billion baht. Toyota sends coasters to fix the game Most recently, Toyota has lost the commuter market. At this time, we have sent a multi-purpose 20-seat minibus "Coaster" imported entirely from Japan to market instead. The selling point is the price is less than 2 million baht and the cabin is spacious. Cool air conditioning at every seat Comes with ABS braking safety system, VSC stability control system, and automatic throttle lock system. Prevents the vehicle from moving while the passenger WhatsApp Number List door is not fully closed. Every seat comes with 3-point seat belts and electric doors with alarms. and prevent pinching And there is an emergency exit door in the back. Easy to open from the outside and inside. which has received a lot of attention from customers Now both private companies that operate buses between provinces Especially in the eastern area Bangkok-Chonburi-Rayong-Chanthaburi-Trad There is a lot of interest. Additionally, there are other zones that are gradually increasing their orders. News source from the company Koh Chang Bangkok Transportation Co., Ltd. revealed that on May 20, the company received a concession to operate the Trat-Bangkok bus line using passenger vans. But when the Department.




 ordered the change to use "coaster" minibuses instead to ensure passenger safety. In the first phase, you will still need to use a van at certain times. Because minibuses ordered from Japan are gradually being delivered. After opening the service, many passengers came to use the service. Yontrakit sets up assembly line in Thailand. The sweetness of the market also resulted in Yontrakit's decision to cooperate with Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea, to establish Hyundai Commercial Vehicles (Thailand) Company Limited. In the automotive group Corporation Officially importing and distributing Hyundai commercial vehicles “Hyundai Trucks and Buses” in Thailand. Mrs. Thanyanan Leenutaphong Sirimongkolkasem, Executive Director, revealed that a budget of approximately USD 10 million, or approximately 300 million baht, was spent to set up the assembly line for 18+1 seat minibuses at the Yontrakit Factory, Lat Krabang. For the production line of the Hyundai County minibus, the world's first right-hand drive minibus. And the parent company also gives rights to Thailand to market right-hand drive minibuses to countries around the world, especially countries that still support Euro 3 standards, such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Africa, Papua New Guinea, etc. “We have negotiated with 19 current Kia dealers across the country to be their sales representatives. And this year, 5-10 Hyundai showrooms and service centers will be opened.” For Hyundai County minibuses, models assembled in Thailand.