Reported on September 10, 2025, Thailand’s trade under free trade agreements (FTAs) continued to grow. According to the Department of Foreign Trade, in the first half of 2025, total FTA utilization reached USD 44.79 billion (around THB 1.4 trillion), or 79.64% of eligible trade, up 10.22% from the same period in 2024

Announced on September 10, 2025, Antolin has inaugurated its new plant in Thailand, strengthening its expansion in Southeast Asia.
The facility will serve as a center of excellence for modular interior solutions, including headliners, door panels, and cockpits, while integrating advanced acoustic foam production, nex

Reported on September 8, 2025, Nissan Motor Thailand’s production line integration, designed to boost cost efficiency, competitiveness, and readiness for next-generation vehicles, has been welcomed by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) amid concerns over Thailand’s slowing automotive sector.
The FTI’s vice-chair

Reported on September 5, 2025, the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has presented its recommendations to the National Electric Vehicle Committee to address mounting concerns from EV owners and restore consumer confidence. 
Officials from the Excise Department, Board of Investment, Thai Automotive Industry Association

Reported on September 4, 2025, BYD Auto Thailand revealed that it will not move forward with local production of the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup, citing challenges in meeting Thailand’s local content requirements. Instead, the company plans to introduce a new model tailored for domestic manufacturing at its Rayong

Announced on September 4, 2025, Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has opened two new factories in Thailand and Indonesia, reinforcing its presence in Southeast Asia and supporting the region’s growing e-mobility sector. The company now operates 32 plants and 8 technical-commercial offices in Asia, with a workforce

Announced on September 3, 2025, Nissan Thailand has successfully completed the integration of its production lines at the Samut Prakan plant, marking a significant milestone in the Re:Nissan growth strategy, following the kick-off announcement made in June.
The initiative underscores Nissan’s commitment to maintainin

Reported on September 2, 2025, ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway is emerging as Thailand’s first fully integrated smart industrial estate. The 4,600-rai (736-hectare) project in Samut Prakan has welcomed its first anchor tenants, including Infineon Technologies Manufacturing (Thailand), which signed a land purchase agreeme

Announced on September 2, 2025, Thailand’s Office of Commercial Affairs (OCA) noted strong potential for Thailand and Spain to become strategic partners in the global automotive value chain, leveraging their respective regional strengths. 
However, with rival exporters stepping up efforts in Spain through frequent vi

Reported on August 31, 2025, Thailand’s auto parts sector is rebounding after a slump. The recovery, driven by revived pickup sales through aggressive price cuts and a hybrid vehicle boom exceeding expectations, has encouraged firms to reinstate overtime and subcontractors. 
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)'s

On August 28–29, 2025, the 3rd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC 2025) took place in Phuket, Thailand, organized by the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA) with support from ENTEC and NSTDA. The event served as a key platform for advancing ASEAN’s battery and energy storage industry, with a

Announced on August 27, 2025, executives from Great Wall Motor Thailand (GWM) and the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, on August 25, visited SVOLT Energy Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The plant recently celebrated the production of 10,000 EV battery packs in July 2025.
Established as a joint

According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), July vehicle sales in Thailand increased 5.8% year over year to 49,102 units. July 2025 marked the fourth consecutive month of YoY growth, led by passenger cars, particularly affordable EVs. In the first 7 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 351,796 units, a declin

On August 26, 2025, Thailand’s Minister of Transport met with Tesla to discuss cooperation on electric vehicle (EV) technology and autonomous driving systems (Full Self-Driving: FSD).
The government emphasized its commitment to improving road safety and promoting greener, more efficient mobility. Key priorities inclu

Reported on August 25, 2025, Thailand’s domestic BEV sales are expected to reach 100,000 units in 2025, as rising demand encourages Japanese automakers to expand EV offerings and invest in electric vehicle development, potentially reshaping Thailand’s automotive landscape, according to MG Sales Thailand.
As ICE vehic

On August 25, 2025, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. announced its plans to introduce the all-new Suzuki FRONX, a sporty SUV designed to suit diverse lifestyles. 
The official premiere will take place on September 25, with exclusive offers available for customers who join the pre-registration program, running from A

Announced on August 22, 2025, SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales (Thailand) have introduced the MG IM6 Premium Long Range, the latest variant in the brand’s premium EV lineup. Promoted as offering “faster charging and the longest range in its class,” the model delivers up to 750 km per charge (NEDC standard).
With its 800-vo

Announced on August 25, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported data from the Department of Land Transport that notes all kinds of 100% purely electric mobility registrations of 12,124 units in July 2025, up 45.5% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accounted

Reported on August 25, 2025, BYD has officially launched exports from its Thai production hub, sending the first batch of 959 Dolphin left-hand-drive EVs to Europe, with deliveries bound for Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
At the WHA Industrial Estate in Rayong, BYD began operations on July 4, 2024, at a new p

On August 25, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that Thailand produced 110,616 vehicles in July, down 11.4% YoY. Of this, 33.01% was for the domestic market and 66.99% for exports.
Production fell mainly due to the phase-out of certain gasoline passenger car models for export, while pickup truck