webfact Posted June 21, 2024 Posted June 21, 2024 A major Thai car manufacturer in Laem Chabang Industrial Estate, Sri Racha, Chon Buri, has abruptly laid off all its subcontracted employees, causing significant distress among workers and triggering an outpouring of support online. The shock announcement came to light through a Facebook post in the A1 Job Hunting Eastern Hemaraj Pluak Daeng Bowin Amata City V.2 group, which read: “June 22 will be the last working day at Motors in Laem Chabang Industrial Estate. The company has announced the immediate dismissal of all subcontracted employees. Let’s show support for all affected workers. Stay strong, everyone.” This news swiftly gained traction, amassing numerous comments and reactions from netizens expressing their sympathy and support for the affected individuals. One commenter noted, “I’ve heard it’s not just Laem Chabang; they’re laying off in Siam as well. They just hired new people after New Year, and now they’re letting them go.” The sudden layoffs have sparked considerable concern, particularly as the company had seemed to be bolstering its workforce not long ago, following recent hires after the new year. This abrupt decision has led many to question the timing and motivations behind the move, speculating it could be linked to wider economic issues or shifts within the global automotive industry. In response to the viral post, many have rallied to offer words of encouragement. Comments such as “Stay strong, everyone. Better opportunities will come your way” and “It’s a tough time, but don’t lose hope. We’re all rooting for you” have been common. As of now, the company has yet to release an official statement or provide any reasoning for the mass layoffs, leaving the public and affected workers anxiously awaiting more information. Picture courtesy: Auto World Journal -- 2024-06-22 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 5
Popular Post Georgealbert Posted June 21, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 21, 2024 Believe this is the facebook post referred to in the story. 4
Popular Post tubber Posted June 21, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 21, 2024 Subaru, Suzuki and now Mitsubishi in quick succession. Not looking good for the Thai auto industry. Feel sorry for all the people being made redundant. 1 2 8
Popular Post Srikcir Posted June 21, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 21, 2024 2 hours ago, webfact said: This abrupt decision has led many to question the timing and motivations behind the move, speculating it could be linked to wider economic issues or shifts within the global automotive industry. PM Thavisin must immediately remind terminated employees not to worry - he is increasing Chinese, Russian and India tourism in Thailand to help the economy. Maybe some of the new unemployed can become tourist guides, albeit can't speak any foreign languages. (sarcasm) 2 1 2
Popular Post hotchilli Posted June 21, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 21, 2024 2 hours ago, webfact said: In response to the viral post, many have rallied to offer words of encouragement. Comments such as “Stay strong, everyone. Better opportunities will come your way” and “It’s a tough time, but don’t lose hope. We’re all rooting for you” have been common All very nice but words don't put food on the table or kids through school. Time this government got it's act together and started doing something for the people. 2 5
Popular Post tubber Posted June 21, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 21, 2024 9 minutes ago, hotchilli said: All very nice but words don't put food on the table or kids through school. Time this government got it's act together and started doing something for the people. They have done something for the people. The 10,000B vote buying giveaway to bankrupt the country. 1 7
hotchilli Posted June 21, 2024 Posted June 21, 2024 3 minutes ago, tubber said: They have done something for the people. The 10,000B vote buying giveaway to bankrupt the country. Still pending
Popular Post steve187 Posted June 22, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2024 byd are hiring 5,000 in Rayong 1 2
Popular Post soalbundy Posted June 22, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2024 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: All very nice but words don't put food on the table or kids through school. Time this government got it's act together and started doing something for the people. While I agree that platitudes don't help what do you expect the government to do? There is still a worldwide industrial slowdown, every country is affected, it's the normal capitalist cycle of boom and bust where even such production giants as China are affected. The situation is made worse by the many geopolitical flash points around the world as well as global warming, in fact it's the first time that looming recessions have occurred in such a coordinated manner throughout the whole world, normally there would be one unaffected block that could help the rest to recover but not this time. The world has had an unprecedented long boom time so I anticipate a long down time, things will recover eventually, they always do, but when, 2, 3, 5 years? 3 4
Popular Post jacko45k Posted June 22, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2024 1 hour ago, tubber said: They have done something for the people. The 10,000B vote buying giveaway to bankrupt the country. How many people have received this 10,000 baht now.....wasn't it proposed in October last year? 1 2 3
Popular Post KhunLA Posted June 22, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2024 36 minutes ago, soalbundy said: While I agree that platitudes don't help what do you expect the government to do? There is still a worldwide industrial slowdown, every country is affected, it's the normal capitalist cycle of boom and bust where even such production giants as China are affected. The situation is made worse by the many geopolitical flash points around the world as well as global warming, in fact it's the first time that looming recessions have occurred in such a coordinated manner throughout the whole world, normally there would be one unaffected block that could help the rest to recover but not this time. The world has had an unprecedented long boom time so I anticipate a long down time, things will recover eventually, they always do, but when, 2, 3, 5 years? Agree, and they/govt can't bail everyone out that makes bad business decisions. Sooner or later, they/govt, runs out of other people's (ours) money. 3
Popular Post Thingamabob Posted June 22, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2024 31 minutes ago, soalbundy said: While I agree that platitudes don't help what do you expect the government to do? There is still a worldwide industrial slowdown, every country is affected, it's the normal capitalist cycle of boom and bust where even such production giants as China are affected. The situation is made worse by the many geopolitical flash points around the world as well as global warming, in fact it's the first time that looming recessions have occurred in such a coordinated manner throughout the whole world, normally there would be one unaffected block that could help the rest to recover but not this time. The world has had an unprecedented long boom time so I anticipate a long down time, things will recover eventually, they always do, but when, 2, 3, 5 years? Nevertheless, the current Thai government has a lot to answer for, with more troubles looming because of its' incompetence and misleading pronouncements. 1 3
tubber Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 27 minutes ago, jacko45k said: How many people have received this 10,000 baht now.....wasn't it proposed in October last year? Absolutely none, it was meant with a touch of sarcasm. 1
Ben Zioner Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 2 hours ago, tubber said: Subaru, Suzuki and now Mitsubishi in quick succession. Not looking good for the Thai auto industry. Feel sorry for all the people being made redundant. It could be that the Asian motorist doesn't a big smoky V8 as a sexual attribute and EVs are believed to be on a winning run. 3 1 1
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted June 22, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2024 49 minutes ago, soalbundy said: While I agree that platitudes don't help what do you expect the government to do? There is still a worldwide industrial slowdown, every country is affected, it's the normal capitalist cycle of boom and bust where even such production giants as China are affected. The situation is made worse by the many geopolitical flash points around the world as well as global warming, in fact it's the first time that looming recessions have occurred in such a coordinated manner throughout the whole world, normally there would be one unaffected block that could help the rest to recover but not this time. The world has had an unprecedented long boom time so I anticipate a long down time, things will recover eventually, they always do, but when, 2, 3, 5 years? Whilst your comment is most likely true, the fact of the matter here in Thailand is that the government have been pushing cheap Chinese EV's for some time. There are a finite number of folk that can afford cars and when the government and rich folk (mostly ethnic Chinese) push EV's, gas and diesel sales will suffer. The government has unwittingly had a hand in this. 1 2
0ffshore360 Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 Thai subsidiaries of Japanese Companies are probably powerless to object? The global auto market has been rupturing since the pandemic .
Popular Post Celsius Posted June 22, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2024 1 hour ago, steve187 said: byd are hiring 5,000 in Rayong How? They did not build the factory yet. 3
Popular Post G Rex Posted June 22, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2024 32 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: It could be that the Asian motorist doesn't a big smoky V8 as a sexual attribute and EVs are believed to be on a winning run. Not sure what you are talking about here? Subaru, Suzuki & Mitsubishi do not produce any 'big smoky V8'.... 1 3
BritManToo Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 3 minutes ago, G Rex said: Not sure what you are talking about here? Subaru, Suzuki & Mitsubishi do not produce any 'big smoky V8'.... Sign says Mitsubishi Electric, so that's an EV factory shut down. 4 1 1
Popular Post G Rex Posted June 22, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2024 1 minute ago, BritManToo said: Sign says Mitsubishi Electric, so that's an EV factory shut down. No. Mitsubishi Electric produces air conditioners & home appliances. 3 1
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted June 22, 2024 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2024 5 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Sign says Mitsubishi Electric, so that's an EV factory shut down. Photos often have no relationship to the stories lately. 2 1 1
Ben Zioner Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 12 minutes ago, G Rex said: Not sure what you are talking about here? Subaru, Suzuki & Mitsubishi do not produce any 'big smoky V8'.... Apologies if I was too metaphorical..
Callmeishmael Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 It seems that every new car my neighbors buy is a BYD or a GWM product. It's not surprising to see the Japanese/Thai car companies shutting down. 2
steve187 Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 36 minutes ago, Celsius said: How? They did not build the factory yet. i saw a post on i believe facebook yesterday looking for 5000 staff, listing wages and list of job perks with a photo of a building with byd thailand on it
G Rex Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 18 minutes ago, steve187 said: i saw a post on i believe facebook yesterday looking for 5000 staff, listing wages and list of job perks with a photo of a building with byd thailand on it I thought that BYD were going to 'take over' the now defunct Chevrolet factories and showrooms.
Celsius Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 2 minutes ago, G Rex said: I thought that BYD were going to 'take over' the now defunct Chevrolet factories and showrooms. That's GWM 1
brianthainess Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 4 hours ago, Georgealbert said: Believe this is the facebook post referred to in the story. Thanks, I don't understand why the company in question was not mentioned in the story.
Georgealbert Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 5 minutes ago, brianthainess said: Thanks, I don't understand why the company in question was not mentioned in the story. Defamation, always better to play safe. 1
brianthainess Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 45 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Sign says Mitsubishi Electric, so that's an EV factory shut down. My fridge is a Mitsubishi, they make many electronic items, so not just EVs. just saying
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