RAYONG, Thailand -- Chinese auto parts manufacturers in Thailand have grown threefold with the arrival of BYD and other car companies, turning the Southeast Asian nation into a base that could be used to supply other Asian markets.
New investments creating rival to Japanese supply chain

A BYD factory in Thailand. The Chinese automaker produces its own batteries and other core components. (Photo by Kenya Akama)
RAYONG, Thailand -- Chinese auto parts manufacturers in Thailand have grown threefold with the arrival of BYD and other car companies, turning the Southeast Asian nation into a base that could be used to supply other Asian markets.