Popular Post webfact Posted April 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 by Bob Scott Late last year, news broke that Apple Inc. was planning to shift production from China to Thailand, it now appears that this move is becoming a reality. According to a report by Nikkei today, the multinational technology company based in California is currently in discussions with suppliers regarding the manufacturing of MacBooks in Thailand, as part of its strategy to expand manufacturing outside of China. Sources close to the discussions have revealed that these suppliers already have existing manufacturing complexes in Thailand, which they use for other clients. They are now exploring the possibility of producing and assembling components and modules for MacBooks. This move comes as Apple and its key suppliers aim to avoid the potential impact of Sino-US trade frictions, particularly in light of the five years of heightened tensions between the two nations and the US tariffs on Chinese goods. In December 2022, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted that Thailand might become the main production location outside of China for Apple’s future MacBooks. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/apple-th/apple-making-big-move-to-thailand-as-production-shifts-from-china -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted April 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 Now that is a bit of good news 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted April 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 Will it make any difference to the prices though? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricky Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, webfact said: Apple Inc. was planning to shift production from China to Thailand, it now appears that this move is becoming a reality. Now this is worthy of a headline, makes a change from unworthy Headline...... YouTube millionaire. Thanks Edited April 13, 2023 by Cricky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat_4_life Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 The "Great De-Coupling" bring it on, spread that wealth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neeray Posted April 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 Any move away from China is good news in my eyes. 7 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 2 hours ago, JoePai said: Now that is a bit of good news If they cut the price in half... yes. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cake Monster Posted April 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 Airbus also had a done and dusted deal to move into Thailand a little while ago. That did not materialise, and until Apple actually have a roof over their head here, I will wait with baited breath. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fusion58 Posted April 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 Good! Hate to see the CCP getting a piece of the action where any U.S. company is concerned. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quake Posted April 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) It's all about money in the end. Don't be fooled by big tech companies . Edited April 13, 2023 by quake 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegoniners Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Now if they would only open more Apple stores here. It took years to get one. We have nothing here in Pattaya and it's a long time coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, brucegoniners said: Now if they would only open more Apple stores here. It took years to get one. We have nothing here in Pattaya and it's a long time coming. All subbed out now. could be 1 or 2 left. forget what they are called now. ? Edited April 13, 2023 by quake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHansen Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Lets hope Iphone and Ipad production also leaves China and lands on Thai soil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 43 minutes ago, Cake Monster said: Airbus also had a done and dusted deal to move into Thailand a little while ago. A deal for what exactly, expand the existing service centre? The Chinese factory has been on the go since 2008 and the agreement was extended in 2018 until 2025. Only last week a new agreement was agreed to double capacity. China is the biggest user of Airbus aircraft in the region so the obvious location for production. https://www.airbus.com/en/our-worldwide-presence/airbus-in-asia-pacific/airbus-in-thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted April 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 Anything to reduce dependence on China, and the heinous CCP, has to be a good thing. Though, I would not consider the army regime to be a reliable partner either. Let us hope they get evicted next month. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 must stop the chinese from getting all the highest tech chips and components and building hyper-sonic weapons and AI tools to assist them ,they can have all the old tech for washing machines...they are deadly if they get too far ahead the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedomnow Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 5 hours ago, phetphet said: Will it make any difference to the prices though? only production time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiChakayan Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 4 hours ago, neeray said: Any move away from China is good news in my eyes. China same same Thailand, and quality likely to be worse here. To make sense to should shift it to highly automated US factories, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post josephbloggs Posted April 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, KiChakayan said: China same same Thailand, and quality likely to be worse here. To make sense to should shift it to highly automated US factories, Because US manufacturing is known globally for its quality. ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I would prefer to see the US move its investments and manufacturing to the Philippines. The rest of the region should simply be written off as a Chinese satrapies. Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and the hell hole of Myanmar are all part of the China camp. And Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore are just about there. I think Apple coming here is simply jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 i read that they were moving to india as well for ipads production and teslas are moving some production to mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 As an Apple user and small Apple Stock holder, as well as, a retired American in Thailand, I welcome such news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xonax Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 7 hours ago, phetphet said: Will it make any difference to the prices though? No, that is not how modern pricing works. But it may affect the profits at Apple Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 5 hours ago, hotchilli said: If they cut the price in half... yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 7 hours ago, phetphet said: Will it make any difference to the prices though? Yes for sure, more expansive of course.???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oustaristocrats Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 8 hours ago, neeray said: Any move away from China is good news in my eyes. Yes, as fast as we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 12 hours ago, brucegoniners said: Now if they would only open more Apple stores here. It took years to get one. We have nothing here in Pattaya and it's a long time coming. Girlfriend went to the local Apple store to find out why her iPhone was not charging. I suggested she needed a new battery, but the guy behind the counter sold her a new charger. Not the problem. Went to an independent cell phone shop. Problem was the battery, like I said. So much for Apple stores. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 10 hours ago, Xonax said: No, that is not how modern pricing works. But it may affect the profits at Apple Company. What might also effect profits is when fewer and fewer folks are purchasing crappy products. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketDog Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 16 hours ago, Cake Monster said: Airbus also had a done and dusted deal to move into Thailand a little while ago. That did not materialise, and until Apple actually have a roof over their head here, I will wait with baited breath. Just go with 'bated' (as in 'abated' ) and avoid the oral injuries. Sorry, I couldn't resist.???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condo62 Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 A good move for other large companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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