On November 9, 2026, Thailand’s Minister of Industry met with senior Ford Motor Company executives, who presented the company’s investment plans and technology development approach in Thailand.
Ford also shared recommendations on the future development of Thailand’s automotive industry in line with government policie
Reported on November 4, 2026, Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) plans to meet Japanese semiconductor industry representatives to present Thailand's recently announced National Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Strategy. Discussions will cover investment opportunities under the strategy, Japanese chipmaking ex
Reported on November 4, 2026, a Thai government and business delegation is scheduled to visit Japan from November 18–20, with meetings planned with Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Mazda, and Nissan, companies that have production operations in Thailand.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti will head th
Announced on November 3, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects Thailand's automotive industry to grow by at least 7% following the implementation of the revised 35% excise tax rate for imported CBU BEVs and REEVs in 2027, with vehicle production reaching at least 1.55 million units. The FTI Chairwoman
Announced on November 3, 2026, Thailand will impose a uniform 35% excise tax on imported BEVs and REEVs from January 1, 2027, following Cabinet approval. The revised rate represents an increase from 10% for BEVs and 15% for REEVs.
The infographic specifies that the revised rates apply to energy-efficient passenger ve
Announced on October 29, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) held a meeting with its Automotive Industry Club and representatives from over 10 automakers and motorcycle manufacturers to exchange views on investment direction, local content development and support for a new excise tax structure. Participants
Announced on October 27, 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has submitted a proposal to the Cabinet seeking approval to classify batteries for electric cars and electric motorcycles as controlled products, with the measure expected to take effect in May 2027.
Manufacturers, importers, and distributors would be req
Reported on October 26, 2026, a United Thai Nation Party MP warned that a blanket ban on scrap metal imports could prompt automotive manufacturers to relocate production from Thailand to neighboring countries.
The MP argued that scrap metal and compressed car bodies (car bales) are important recycled raw materials fo
Announced on October 26, 2026, Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee approved four additional special economic promotion zones to support industries including next-generation automotive manufacturing.
The designated zones are (i) E-Tech Smart Park, (ii) New Horizon City and (iii) Phanat Nikhom
Reported on October 20, 2026, Thailand’s Finance Ministry is preparing a proposal to raise the excise tax on fully imported EVs containing no locally manufactured components from 10% to at least 30%, with implementation planned for January 1, 2027. The proposal is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet within two we
On October 12, 2026, Thai Prime Minister Anutin, along with Industry Minister Warawut, met with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss cooperation in the automotive and energy sectors.
The Thai Prime Minister explained excise tax measures for imported electric vehicles (EVs) amid concerns about their
Reported on October 8, 2025, the Thai Cabinet acknowledged a resolution adopted by the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) on September 10 and tasked the Excise Department with reviewing the proposed restructuring of automobile excise taxes before submitting the proposal for Cabinet approval.
The pr
Announced on October 7, 2026, a Thai government delegation visited Samut Prakan province to assess flood-related disruptions to production and supply chains. The delegation also visited Toyota Motor Thailand in Samut Prakan and found that Toyota’s three vehicle assembly plants in Thailand (I / II/ III) had not been d
Announced on October 7, 2026, Thailand received investment applications from Japanese companies amounting to more than USD 11.72 billion (around THB 396.5 billion) for 1,380 projects recorded from 2021 through mid-2026, according to the Board of Investment (BOI). The BOI is focusing on high-growth sectors, including
Reported on October 7, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said the current flooding is affecting the industrial sector, particularly the automotive industry and its supply chain in the Central and Eastern regions, causing damage to businesses and members of the public.
A key concern is that flood-affected
Reported on October 3, 2026, the Thai Prime Minister stated that Thailand is ready to welcome increased South Korean investment and advance bilateral economic cooperation during the 2026 ROK National Day reception on October 2.
South Korea is one of Thailand’s major trading partners, while Korean investment continues
For nearly four years, Thailand ran one of the most aggressive Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption experiments in Southeast Asia, and it worked almost too well. The EV 3.0 and EV 3.5 incentive packages, launched in 2022, offered excise tax cuts from 8% down to 2%, subsidies as high as THB150,000 ($4,500) per vehicle, and
Announced on September 21, 2026, Thai and Brazilian industry representatives held talks on September 18 on the automotive and auto parts sectors.
The participants exchanged views on developments in the automotive and auto parts industries in both countries and discussed approaches to expanding trade and investment ti
Announced on September 24, 2026, Thailand’s National Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy Board has approved its first national semiconductor and advanced electronics strategy, targeting approximately USD 80 billion in cumulative investment, USD 150 billion in annual industry revenue, and more than 230,000 n
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