THAILAND: Toyota reviewing investment plans
Author: just-auto.com editorial team | 1 December 2008
Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) is considering postponing new investments in the country in response to falling worldwide vehicle sales, according to vice-chairman Ninnart Chirathirapinyo.
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