Geely distributor says demand doubled; Toyota showcases electric SUV

Automakers showcase their models during the press event for the Bangkok International Motor Show on March 23. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
BANGKOK — Automakers from China, Japan and elsewhere are promoting their electric vehicles in Thailand as consumers turn away from the internal combustion engine (ICE) due to surging oil prices and fears of a fuel shortage.