On August 5, 2025, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), through the Thailand Electric Vehicle Excellence Center (TECE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) to collaborate on research and development in electric vehicl

Reported on August 4, 2025, Toyota is reportedly shifting its Southeast Asia strategy by sourcing parts from Chinese suppliers in Thailand to cut EV production costs and counter growing competition from brands such as BYD.
According to Nikkei Asia, Toyota has begun expanding procurement from Chinese firms, including

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

Reported on August 6, 2025, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) ordered the shutdown of Prinx Chengshan Tire (Thailand) on July 31. The company, based in WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 3, Chon Buri, was cited for repeated violations of product standards and industrial waste regulations.
Prinx C

Announced on August 4, 2025, Thailand-based Arun Plus Mobility Holding Company Limited (AMH) has completed the sale of all its ordinary shares in Neo Mobility Asia Company Limited (NMA) to MGC-ASIA Greentech Co., Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) PCL. The transaction was valued at THB

Announced on July 29, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand reported H1 2025 sales of 113,889 units, down 2.1% year over year, securing a 37.6% market share. In the 1-ton pickup truck segment (including both pure pickups and pickup-based passenger vehicles or PPVs), Toyota sold 42,430 units, capturing 44.8% of the segment. Pas

On August 1, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and the Board of Investment (BOI) praised the government for securing a reduction in U.S. import tariffs on Thai goods, from 36% to 19%, bringing the rate in line with Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. While still higher than Singapore’s 10%

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

Announced on July 25, 2025, Yute South East Asia Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., held the groundbreaking of its new production facility in Rayong, Thailand, which took place on July 21. 
A leading Chinese supplier of automotive components, such as wheel hubs and precision rings, has secured land for the project th

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

According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), June vehicle sales in Thailand increased 5.1% year over year to 50,079 units. June 2025 marked the third consecutive month of YoY growth, supported by the low comparison base and strong demand for electrified vehicles and pickup passenger vehicles (PPVs), driven i

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

Announced on July 23, 2025, BMW Group Thailand, Cherdchai Autohaus, and Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to scale up ReVolt, an award-winning initiative that repurposes used EV batteries into sustainable energy solutions.
SUT will lead efforts to (i) reuse lithium-io

Announced on July 24, 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 15,100 units in June 2025, up 89.0% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accounted fo

Announced on July 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has revised Thailand’s vehicle production forecast for 2025.
The new target has been lowered by 3.33%, from 1.5 million units to 1.45 million units (a reduction of 50,000 units). The adjustment mainly affects production for export, which has been cut