Japanese automakers hard-hit by flood in Thailand

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BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Xinhua): Two major Japanese automakers, Toyota and Honda, have announced to suspend production in Thailand until next weekend as the flooding situation deteriorates, the Bangkok Post reported Saturday. Toyota, the No 1 automaker in Thailand, said the production shutdown of its three local plants would be extended until next Saturday due to a shortage of parts. Meanwhile, Honda suspended production in its plant in central Ayutthaya province last Wednesday and said it would not open until next Friday.