NSTDA, KMUTNB collaborate to strengthen Thailand’s EV industry and technician training 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 vehicle (EV) technology, skills development, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Toyota reportedly turns to Chinese suppliers in Thailand to cut EV production costs 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 a joint venture established in January between T...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Thai authorities intensify inspections amid substandard tire safety concerns 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 confidence, economic stability, and the country’s investment...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

IEAT orders closure of Prinx Chengshan Tire Thailand plant over illegal tires and hazardous waste 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 Chengshan was found producing car a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Thai PTT’s AMH divests Neo Mobility Asia, EV business JV, as part of strategic shift 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 83,000,055.33. As announced by PTT in Februa...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

Toyota Thailand sells 113,889 units in H1 2025, holds 2025 forecast amid soft July outlook 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. Passenger car sales totaled 39,644 units (33...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

36% to 19%, bringing the rate in line with Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. While still higher than Singapore’s 10%, the new rate is significantly more competitive than those applied to Myanmar, Laos (40%), Brunei (25%), and Vietnam (20%). The BOI said the tariff cut reinforces Thailand’s appeal to global investors and highlights its role as a reliable, high-quality partner in global supply chains. In H1 2025, investment pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

BOI records THB 137.7 billion in approved investments for Thailand’s e-mobility supply chain 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 electric vehicle (BEV) production proje...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Thailand secures Trump’s 19% tariff relief amid economic strain and border tensions 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 resolved. As part of ASEAN, Malaysia, which playe...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Yute South East Asia Machinery, China breaks ground on new auto parts facility in Rayong, Thailand 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 through an agreement with WHA Indu...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Thai EV Board updates oversight rules for Excise Dept.’s EV subsidy disbursements 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 the revised rules, EV3 participants who choos...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Thai EV Board eases compliance rules through EV3 and EV3.5 program revisions 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 each EV produced for export to count as 1.5 units ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

June vehicle sales in Thailand up 5.1%, production up 12.0% (detailed report) 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 in part by new model launches. In the first 6 months of...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

BMA reviews EV and infrastructure safety plans in Bangkok, Thailand 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) data management. The legal and safety team proposed guidelin...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

GWM meets Thai Minister, reaffirms long-term investment and 2026 BEV launch in Thailand 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 export base for pickups and PPVs under its 7...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

BMW Group Thailand and partners expand ReVolt EV battery reuse and circularity project 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-ion batteries for second-life applications and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

livering 230 kW and 350 Nm of torque, enabling 0–100 km/h acceleration in 6.6 or 6.9 seconds, respectively. AVATR will open its first experience store in Singapore at UOB Plaza on August 1, followed by a flagship showroom in Q3. AVATR’s entry into Singapore follows its launches in Hong Kong and Thailand, strengthening its presence in key Asian markets, including Southeast Asia. (From Changan release / homepage and AVATR Singapore social medi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Thailand-Cambodia military conflicts force parts suppliers to change delivery methods, secure expatriates’ safety, and take measures if situation is prolonged Following military conflicts at the border between Thailand and Cambodia, automotive companies with manufacturing sites in the area are taking measures such as changing transportation methods and reorganizing their supply chains. Denso Corporation (Denso) is utilizing air freight to avoid...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

ment, such as price hikes in raw materials and rising labor costs. The subsidiary will end its business operations and start liquidation proceedings at the end of March 2027. Going forward, Toyobo will supply airbag base fabrics for the North American market through its joint venture established in Thailand in 2020. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 29, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Registrations of electric mobilities in Thailand up 89.0% in June, up 33.0% in H1/2025 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 for 12,915 units and 1,591 units, respectively....

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25