BANGKOK -- Malaysian national automaker Proton is considering building an electric-vehicle factory in Thailand, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Wednesday.
Thai PM Srettha announces plans during visit to Malaysia

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, left, holds a news conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 11. (Photo courtesy of Malaysian prime minister's office)
BANGKOK -- Malaysian national automaker Proton is considering building an electric-vehicle factory in Thailand, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Wednesday.