Reported on June 16, 2025, Thailand’s Finance Ministry and the Board of Investment (BOI) are reportedly reviewing domestic production requirements under the EV subsidy scheme to address market oversupply, intensifying price wars, and broader challenges facing the EV industry.
Under current rules, EV manufacturers rec

Thailand’s position in the ASEAN automotive landscape is facing increasing pressure as regional dynamics shift. The country experienced a staggering 26% YoY decline in Light Vehicle (LV) sales in 2024, and the outlook for 2025 remains bleak, with a further contraction of 7% YoY experienced in Q1 compared to an alread

Reported on June 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) has confirmed plans to import the Suzuki e Vitara, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, manufactured in India, and set to launch in Thailand in Q4 2025.
Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant is positioned as a key export hub for markets including ASEAN, Europe, and Japan.
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On June 9, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand announced that the all-new XFORCE HEV has received an outstanding response from customers nationwide following its local media launch on March 20.
Bookings exceeded 4,000 units ahead of the model’s full official launch in June, surpassing the company’s initial target of 3,0

Announced on June 9, 2025, the Board of Investment (BOI) is actively driving investments to maintain Thailand’s position as ASEAN’s top automotive hub amid global shifts. The focus includes all electrified vehicle technologies (HEV, PHEV, REEV, BEV) and collaboration with key agencies.
Global automakers like BYD, MG,

On June 9, Nex Point, a Thai commercial EV assembler under Energy Absolute Plc (EA), announced that it expects to return to profitability in 2025, driven by recent fundraising and the planned delivery of approximately 500 electric commercial vehicles.
In 2024, the company posted a net loss of THB 2,765.60 million, at

Reported on June 6, 2025, EM Motor Co., Ltd., a Thai electric motorcycle manufacturer, has launched the Legend Pro, a new model with sleek design, smart technology, and robust performance. It features a 2,500-watt motor, 72V 24Ah lithium-ion battery, a top speed of 75 km/h, and a range of up to 80 km per charge. Safe

Announced on June 7, 2025, GAC, a leading new energy vehicle (NEV) brand from China, has announced the arrival of the first batch of the AION UT EVs in Thailand, ahead of the model’s official launch on June 24, 2025.
First showcased in Thailand at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (BIMS), the AION UT garnered

Announced on June 1, 2025, Thailand’s Industry Minister, at the EARTH JUMP 2025: Transition Turbulence event hosted in Bangkok by Kasikornbank on May 29, outlined strategic initiatives to drive the country toward net-zero emissions and position Thailand as a regional leader in electric vehicles (EVs).
Key measures in

Announced on June 1, 2025, the Dubai International Chamber has opened its 36th international office in Bangkok to enhance UAE-Thailand trade, investment, and cooperation.
As part of the "New Horizons" initiative under the "Dubai Global" plan to establish 50 overseas offices by 2030, the Bangkok office will provide ma

Reported on May 31, 2025, the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) noted that Thailand’s Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) rose by over 2% YoY to 92.3 points in April, driven primarily by a recovery in the automotive sector.
The OIE’s director-general noted that automakers accelerated production following strong b

Reported on May 30, 2025, Thailand’s SET-listed Panjawattana Plastics Plc (PJW) anticipates its 2025 performance will align with that of 2023, driven by stable demand for its core products, especially in the automotive sector, and emerging business opportunities.
Despite sluggish economic conditions and delayed gover

Reported on June 1, 2025, Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) will launch an international roadshow to attract foreign investment in key industries, focusing on digital technology and semiconductors. The campaign will visit Taiwan in June, Japan in August, and the U.S. in September, where BOI will resume discussions

According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), April vehicle sales in Thailand increased 1.0% year over year to 47,193 units. In the first 4 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 200,386 units, a decline of 4.8% YoY.  According to the FTI, the modest YoY increase was mainly driven by stronger electric passenger c

Reported on May 28, 2025, Thai Coated Steel Sheet (TCS) and Thai Cold Rolled Steel Sheet (TCRSS) announced a planned merger, set to take effect on October 1, in response to ongoing global steel market volatility driven by U.S. trade tariffs and low-cost Chinese imports.
The consolidation aims to enhance operational e

Announced on May 27, 2025, a press conference was held in Bangkok to officially introduce MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok 2025 (MTAB) and iEVTech 2025. The event, themed “Shaping the Regional Innovation Hub for Sustainable Mobility,” will take place from July 2 to 4.
Formerly known as Electric Vehicle Asia, MTAB 2025 is

Announced on May 27, 2025, the Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI), the China Automotive Engineering Research Institute (CAERI), and C.C.I.C. (Thailand) Co., Ltd. have recently signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Chongqing, China.
The agreement aims to leverage CAERI’s technical expertise to impl

Reported on May 26, 2025, SET-listed Inoue Rubber Thailand expects a 5% revenue increase in 2025, driven by rising demand for premium motorcycle tires during the 90-day suspension of U.S. reciprocal tariffs.
The tariff, initially set for April 9, was delayed, prompting buyers to stockpile products ahead of its expect

Announced on May 26, 2025, the Board of Investment (BOI), in partnership with KOTRA and the Korea-Thai Chamber of Commerce, hosted a major seminar in Chonburi on May 23 to boost Korean investment in Thailand’s new industries, including electric vehicles (EVs). Over 130 Korean executives attended, receiving updates on

Announced on May 20, 2025, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) reported strong results from the 19th SUBCON Thailand 2025, held from May 14–17. The event drew over 46,000 attendees and 68 buyer delegations from 13 countries, resulting in 9,975 business matching sessions and projected trade value exceeding THB 22 bil