defender assembly for Thailand ?

[bob10]

Article in Sept. issue of Land Rover monthly, Upfront News, - " Sources in Thailand claim that LR.is planning to build the next generation Defender in the S.E. Asian country. Carsanook.com. , which claims to be' Thailands on- line car magazine ' says it has spoken to industry sources who claim the company is planning to open a factory near the deep sea port in Laem Chabang on the eastern province of Chon Buri.
According to those sources, the plan is to use the Thai Kingdom as a regional production hub for right hand drive versions of the Defender, with an initial production of 500/ year for local markets. The factory would assemble Defenders from completely knocked-down kits , shipped from the UK . LR are attracted to Thailand because of the extensive parts supply network, and the favourable tax laws for commercial vehicles." Land Rover refuses to comment on the rumours. Bob

[87County]

Well, I believe that the Thais build most of the utes presently sold in Oz, so if that standard is maintained they should be OK.

[loanrangie]

Well, I believe that the Thais build most of the utes presently sold in Oz, so if that standard is maintained they should be OK.

Couldnt be worse than the QC currently not used by the poms:p.

[roverfan]

Agree with the above Thailand build pretty much every ute sold in aus and seem to do a bloody good job.

[juddy]

They would get the import concessions, as theres a trade agreement with Thailand. but will they drop the price, compared to shipping from the UK, don't think so, Toyota never did with the Hilux....

[rick130]

As well as utes most all the 'good' domestic air conditioner brands are assembled in Thailand too, and QC is brilliant.