Reported on April 26, 2026, Thailand is set to renew support for electric vehicles through a proposed one-year extension of an 80% reduction in annual tax incentives after the previous scheme expired in late 2025. The initiative follows stronger-than-expected EV adoption, driven by higher fuel costs and rising demand

Announced on April 20, 2026, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and BOI led talks in the U.S. to attract semiconductor investment, including applications relevant to the automotive sector (especially EVs and automotive electronics), as well as advanced manufacturing systems.
Discussions with U.S. chip and automation fi

Reported on April 17, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is urging Thailand to ease non-tariff barriers under a reciprocal trade deal across multiple sectors, including the automotive sector, with automotive standards a key issue. 
Thailand does not recognize US Federal Motor Vehicle Sa

Reported on April 17, 2026, the Thai government plans a car trade-in scheme later this year to accelerate the shift to electric and hybrid vehicles, starting with around 10,000–20,000 units on a first-come, first-served basis.
According to a Finance Ministry source, the plan, which is not yet finalized, seeks to boos

Reported on April 8, 2026, Thailand’s Industry Minister, Varawut Silpa-archa, newly in office, pledged support for local manufacturers struggling with rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions caused by the Israel–U.S.–Iran conflict. 
The ministry plans to ease the burden by delaying non-essential projects, re

Reported on April 6, 2026, Toyota Motor Thailand plans to engage the new government on fuel and electricity policies as rising energy costs dampen vehicle demand, while also raising industry issues, including EV incentives, with the new industry minister.
The company said higher oil prices linked to Middle East tensi

Announced on March 13, 2026, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) highlighted EV and battery supply chain opportunities at The Battery Show Asia 2026 in Hong Kong during its roadshow held from March 11 to 12, which also featured the “Thailand: Investment Gateway and Global Talent Hub” seminar.
The BOI Secretary Gener

Announced on March 12, 2026, Amata Corporation, together with the Board of Investment (BOI)’s Thai Enterprise Development Division (BUILD), held a marketplace event in Chonburi aimed at linking multinational firms with Thai SMEs.
The event focused on supply chain development in the EV and electronics sectors, with pa

Reported on March 13, 2026, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has launched an investigation into 16 trading partners, including Thailand, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, focusing on policies that may contribute to structural excess manufacturing capacity that could hinder efforts to reshore production and

Reported on February 21, 2026, the Managing Director of Inchcape (Thailand), the official importer of Jaguar, Land Rover and Tata vehicles, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Thailand despite the new excise tax that took effect on January 1, 2026.
The revised structure, based on engine size and CO2 emissions, rai

Reported on February 17, 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry reaffirmed its goal of concluding FTA negotiations with the European Union by mid-2026, amid the present caretaker administration, during a February 16 meeting with the EU Ambassador to Thailand.
Talks focused on aligning Thailand’s manufacturing sector w

Reported on February 18, 2026, Thailand’s electrified vehicle industry called for structural, non-subsidy measures to complement existing incentives and accelerate BEV and PHEV adoption.
While existing programs such as EV3.0 and EV3.5 have supported local production through tax incentives and investment-linked subsid

Reported on February 17, 2026, new technical rules for EV charging stations will take effect in Thailand in April 2026 as regulators tighten oversight of alternative energy infrastructure. The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) said the updated framework is designed to formalize safety requirements and give investo

Announced on January 23, 2026, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Ekniti, led the Thailand Team at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos (January 19–22) to position Thailand as an emerging regional economic hub and attract advanced technology investment.
The Board of I

Reported on January 19, 2026, BYD Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Rever Automotive Co., Ltd., unveiled that 39,030 BEVs were imported from China between 2022 and 2023 under Thailand’s EV Incentive Scheme (EV 3.0).
Under the scheme, each imported EV must be offset by one locally produced vehicle in 2024 and 1.5 locally

Reported on January 7, 2026, Thailand has implemented a new excise tax structure for automobiles and motorcycles effective January 1, 2026, introducing a progressive, emissions-based system to be phased through 2030. The revised framework tightens requirements on CO2 emissions, safety standards, vehicle technology, a

Announced on January 8, 2026, Thailand has unveiled a national strategy to strengthen its semiconductor and advanced electronics industry, emphasizing power semiconductors, sensors, photonics, discrete devices, and analog chips to build a complete value chain.
The plan, endorsed on January 7 by the National Semicondu

On December 19, 2025, the Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Investment (BOI) and China EV100. 
At the ceremony, TAI shared insights on Thailand’s EV investment landscape and ADAS development, highlighting opportunities to boost export value

On December 19, 2025, Thailand’s BOI signed an MOU with “China EV100”, a leading Chinese EV industry promotion organization and policy-shaping think tank. This is China EV100’s first MOU with an ASEAN country.
Eight key Thai organizations witnessed the signing and participated in discussions, including the Excise Dep

On December 9, 2025, Thailand’s Cabinet approved the National EV Policy Committee’s proposal to revise the EV3 and EV3.5 incentive schemes. The updates aim to enhance efficiency and flexibility, align the programs with current global economic and market conditions, and reduce risks from domestic oversupply and price