Registrations of electric mobilities in Thailand up 69.1% in November 2025 Announced on December 22, 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 12,436 units in November 2025, up 69.1% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accounted for 10,351 units and 1,664 units, respectively. Fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

Changan, Shanghai Electric Drive provide E-Drive System to NSTDA to advance Thai EV testing standards Announced on December 18, 2025, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, through the Thailand Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence (TECE), in collaboration with the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) and the National Energy ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

GEELY RIDDARA ECON electric 4-door pickup officially launched in Thailand Announced on December 16, 2025, GEELY RIDDARA has officially introduced the RIDDARA ECON, the most affordable all-electric 4-door pickup in the Thai market.  The RIDDARA ECON made its official local launch at the recent Motor Expo 2025 with an introductory price starting at THB 739,000. Event attendees can experience hands-on test drives of both the RIDDARA ECON and the RI...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

Thailand BOI shares results of recent high-tech investment talks in Shanghai, China Announced on December 19, 2025, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister led a BOI delegation to Shanghai for the Thailand–China Investment Forum, drawing over 600 Chinese investors. The December 17-18 roadshow highlighted Thailand’s position as a leading destination for Chinese investment, particularly in high-technology sectors. The delegation...

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November vehicle production in Thailand up 11.1% (Flash Report) On December 22, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand produced 130,222 vehicles in November, an 11.1% increase YoY. Approximately 45% of output was for the domestic market, while 55% was destined for exports. Passenger car production in November included 21,934 HEVs and 9,624 BEVs. From January to November 2025, total vehicle production reached 1,341,71...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

November motorcycle production in Thailand up 3.2% On December 22, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that motorcycle production in November rose 3.2% YoY to 199,640 units, comprising 146,167 CBUs and 53,473 CKDs. For the first 11 months of 2025, total motorcycle production reached 2,268,275 units (1,811,598 CBUs and 456,677 CKDs), marking a 2.0% increase from the same period in 2024. Motorcycle exports in November totaled 80...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

JAC Motors expands into Thailand with commercial EV lineup, partners DCH Motors Reported on December 18, 2025, JAC Motors has officially launched its brand in Thailand, appointing DCH Motors (Thailand) as its sole authorized importer and distributor. The launch underscores JAC’s expansion in Southeast Asia and its commitment to sustainable mobility in Thailand. At the launch in Bangkok, JAC showcased four models currently available in the marke...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

New-gen Toyota Hilux pickup expected to arrive in Vietnam in January 2026 Reported on December 16, 2025, Toyota Vietnam has unveiled its first teaser of an upcoming next-generation pickup, following the model’s global premiere in Thailand in November, and confirmed its arrival in Vietnam in early 2026. Although the official model name has not been announced ahead of the launch, the teaser indicates it is the 2026 Toyota Hilux. Several dealers h...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

GWM looks to boost Thailand plant’s annual BEV production to 14,500 units Reported on December 11, 2025, Great Wall Motor (GWM) said it plans to expand BEV production capacity at its Thailand plant to 14,500 units over the next two years to meet EV incentive requirements and local production targets. GWM’s local output is projected to reach 10,000 vehicles in 2025, following production of 3,000 BEVs in 2024 to offset imports under the EV3.0 a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

of automotive steel sheets in Japan at its East Nippon Works (Kimitsu), Nagoya Works, and Kyushu Works (Yawata). In the overseas operations, the company will strengthen its integrated steel production system in key areas including the US, where USS’s ironworks exist, as well as Europe, India and Thailand. It plans to invest a total of JPY 6 trillion over the next five years, from FY 2026 to FY 2030, under the Medium- to Long-term Plan. Nippon ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Japanese automotive parts suppliers in Thailand and Cambodia stop operations Following the armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, Japanese automotive parts suppliers have been forced to suspend operations at local plants. Since many Japanese automakers and automotive parts suppliers have their main plants in Thailand, there are concerns that if the conflict drags on, it could affect global supply chains. Since December 7, operations in Poi...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Kim Long Motor, KIJSETTHI Mobility partner to supply 1,000 Vietnam-made buses to Thailand On December 9, 2025, Kim Long Motor and Thailand’s KIJSETTHI Mobility signed an agreement to supply 1,000 KIMLONG-branded buses to Thailand, marking a key milestone in the Vietnamese manufacturer’s international expansion. The order covers 12m ICE and electric buses, 7.8m ICE buses, and a 7.5m electric bus, all engineered to meet Thailand’s operating a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

42nd Thailand International Motor Expo sees 75,246 car, 5,263 motorcycle bookings Announced on December 11, 2025, the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, which ran through December 10, recorded 75,246 car bookings (a 38.0% increase YoY) and 5,263 motorcycle bookings (down 34.1% YoY). According to data from the organizer, Inter-Media Consultant Co., Ltd. (IMC), the top five car brands by bookings were Toyota (10,872 units), Honda (6,278), BYD ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

Thai Cabinet greenlights EV Board proposal to revise EV3–EV3.5 measures amid market shifts 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 competition. The revisions follow t...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

Mazda reaffirms THB 5 billion MHEV investment plan for Thailand, production set for 2027 On December 8, 2025, senior executives from Mazda Motor Corporation held talks with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister and the BOI Secretary-General, reaffirming Mazda’s THB 5 billion MHEV investment plan first outlined in February 2025. Mazda will begin investing in early 2026 to establish Thailand as its global MHEV hub, targeting mas...

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Isuzu passes 3 million exports from Thailand, initiates D-MAX EV exports in April 2025 Announced on December 9, 2025, Isuzu reported that exports of Thai-built D-MAX and MU-X vehicles have surpassed 3 million units, underscoring strong global trust in Thailand-made Isuzu products (I / II). Isuzu shifted global pickup production to Thailand in 2002 and now serves over 120 markets. In April 2025, it also began exporting the D-MAX EV, the first elec...

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GlobalData blog: Thailand’s shift toward a mixed Japanese-Chinese era Thailand has long been the manufacturing backbone for Japanese automakers in Southeast Asia, earning its reputation as the “Detroit of Asia.” That status is now being tested as major Japanese OEMs consolidate capacity, trim model lineups, and in some cases exit local manufacturing altogether—just as Chinese players scale up aggressively in the Electric Vehicle (EV) mark...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Mazda–Ford celebrate 30 years of AutoAlliance Thailand, surpassing 4 million vehicles produced Announced on December 4, 2025, Mazda and Ford celebrated the 30th anniversary of AutoAlliance (Thailand) (AAT) on November 27. Established in 1995 as a USD 500 million joint venture between Mazda and Ford, AAT has become one of the world’s most advanced automotive plants and a key driver of Thailand’s automotive industry. Located in Rayong, AAT (I...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Thai EA’s Nex Point boosts commercial EV drive, debuts Nex Vantastic e-cargo van Reported on December 3, 2025, SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) Plc, through subsidiary Nex Point Plc, is intensifying its push into Thailand’s fleet EV market with a 2,500-unit sales target for 2026 as it positions itself as a key commercial EV player in the region.  Nex Point, maker of Nex and Mine EVs, is focusing on corporate and government fleets moving towar...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Hyundai Mobility Thailand eyes 2026 BEV production, calls for tariff fairness Reported on December 4, 2025, Hyundai Mobility Thailand is gearing up for locally assembled BEVs after completing a new assembly plant in Samut Prakan with an annual capacity of 5,000 units. BEV production is slated to begin in 2026, supported by a battery plant now under construction and expected to be completed by April 2026. The two facilities represent a combined in...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08