Announced on August 6, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has ordered comprehensive inspections of all tire manufacturers and retailers nationwide following reports of widespread illegal sales of degraded, substandard tires that pose significant risks to public safety. This issue also undermines consumer confidenc

On July 30, 2025, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) announced that total cumulative approved investments in electric vehicle and electric motorcycle manufacturing, key components, charging infrastructure, and battery swapping services have reached THB 137.7 billion.
These investments include: 
(i) 21 battery elect

Reported on August 1, 2025, the U.S. imposed a 19% tariff on imports from Thailand and Cambodia, well below the 36% previously threatened, after a ceasefire deal between the two countries. The move came amid President Trump’s warning that trade agreements would be suspended unless the deadly border conflict was resol

On July 30, 2025, Thailand’s National EV Policy Committee approved updated guidelines to improve the Excise Department’s management of subsidy disbursements under the EV3 and EV3.5 programs. The changes aim to enhance oversight while allowing greater flexibility and efficiency for participating manufacturers.
Under t

Announced on July 30, 2025, Thailand’s National EV Policy Committee approved changes to the EV3 and EV3.5 incentive schemes, giving automakers greater flexibility in meeting local production and registration requirements while reinforcing Thailand’s ambitions as a regional EV manufacturing base.
A key revision allows

Announced on July 25, 2025, Bangkok’s Advisor to the Governor chaired the 2nd/2025 Committee meeting on EV safety and charging stations, attended by key officials and stakeholders. 
The meeting reviewed the progress of three working groups focusing on (i) legal and safety standards, (ii) emergency response, and (iii)

Announced on July 26, 2025, Thailand’s Industry Minister has recently met with Great Wall Motor (GWM) executives to reaffirm the company’s long-term investment in Thailand and discuss collaboration on smart and autonomous vehicle technologies. 
GWM reiterated its commitment to using Thailand as a production and expor

Reported on July 18, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance is considering increasing the excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use little or no locally made parts. The plan is especially focused on electric pickup trucks. A ministry source, speaking anonymously, said the proposal is part of a broader str

Announced on July 16, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has released a policy package to help Thai businesses adapt to U.S. tariffs and intensifying global trade pressures. Aimed at boosting competitiveness, strengthening supply chains, and expanding market access, the package responds to investor concerns

Announced on July 8, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) stated that the U.S.’s decision to impose a 36% import tariff on all Thai goods, effective August 1, 2025, as an anti-dumping measure, is higher than expected. This rate exceeds tariffs on regional competitors like Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia, pu

Reported on June 30, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the Industry Ministry to implement strict controls to address the oversupply of rolled steel in Thailand. 
A freeze on new factory construction and capacity expansion for at least 5 years was recommended. The current oversupply situation

Announced on June 27, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved a new incentive package to encourage greater use of locally sourced content in the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and electrical appliances (E&E).
The initiative offers an additio

Reported on June 25, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has expressed strong support for the government’s proposed trade-in scheme aimed at reviving sluggish pickup truck sales.
The FTI projects the program could boost sales by 50,000–100,000 vehicles and recommends extending it to passenger cars. With aro

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

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,

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

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

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

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

Reported on May 26, 2025, Thailand’s Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) warned that new US tariffs could cut the country’s industrial exports by around THB 200 billion in 2025, slowing industrial GDP growth by over 1 percentage point. 
To counter this, the OIE is accelerating the restructuring of 9 key sectors, inc