Market Chatter: Toyota Temporarily Closes 4 Plants in Flood-Hit Thailand

06:05 AM EDT, 09/30/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Toyota Motor (TM) has temporarily shut down four plants in Thailand amid heavy flooding in the country, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a company spokesperson. Flooding has also affected parts deliveries to the automaker's Thailand unit. The company is working with suppliers to restore deliveries and resume operations as soon as possible, the news agency reported. Toyota didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)