All-new Subaru Forester 2.5 i-S EyeSight launched in Thailand, fully imported from Japan Announced on October 3, 2025, TC Subaru (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the official distributor of Subaru vehicles in Thailand, has launched the all-new Subaru Forester 2.5i-S ES AWD CVT 26MY, fully imported from Japan.  The company noted that its Thai-assembled Forester stocks had been depleted. The all-new Forester highlights Japanese craftsmanship and advanced saf...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Thailand’s electrical wire and cable demand climbs as EV and data center markets expand Reported on October 2, 2025, the Trade Association of Thai Cable Manufacturers (ATCM) said Thailand’s electrical wire and cable sector is expected to grow in 2025, driven by rising EV demand, which boosts the need for electrical wires and cables in EV assembly, as well as expanding data center investments fueled by the shift toward clean energy. Southeast ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Omoda & Jaecoo eyes BEV exports as Thai factory opens in Q4 2025 Reported on September 30, 2025, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Chery Automobile, celebrated its first anniversary in the Thai market. The company is exploring BEV exports from its Rayong factory to take advantage of government incentives. This follows the National EV Policy Committee’s July decision to relax BEV production requirements for companies i...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

Chery Thailand Grand Premiere held in Bangkok: launch of V23 EV and Tiggo 8 CSH PHEV On September 30, 2025, the Chery Thailand Grand Premiere event was held in Bangkok to celebrate the official entry of Chery brand into the Thai market, following the earlier opening of pre-bookings for its first two models: the Chery V23 Retro-Futuristic EV and the Chery Tiggo 8 CSH Plug-in Hybrid. The Chery V23 is a fully electric vehicle with retro-inspired sty...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

TEIN to set up Thai subsidiary to secure plant site TEIN, Inc. (TEIN) announced that it will set up a new company in Thailand in November to secure a site for a plant. TEIN, which has been discussing the establishment of a Thai plant to strengthen its sales in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, will first establish a system to secure a plant site, since land prices are rising in Thailand due to an influx of capital from...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

August vehicle sales in Thailand up 5.4%, production down 6.1% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), August vehicle sales in Thailand increased 5.4% year over year to 47,622 units, marking the fifth consecutive month of YoY growth. Electrified vehicle sales during the month included 9,246 BEV passenger cars, 63 BEV pickups, and 244 REEV passenger cars. In the first 8 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 399,619 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

Bosch and Siam Racing Automobiles join forces on advanced EV technologies in Thailand On September 23, 2025, Bosch Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Siam Racing Automobiles (SRA), setting the stage for joint development of advanced subsystems for battery-electric vehicles. The initiative also extends to high-performance segments such as hypercars and supercars, with the ambition of boosting Thailand’s standing in the global ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

Registrations of electric mobilities in Thailand up 30.5% in August 2025 Announced on September 23, 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 11,486 units in August 2025, up 30.5% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accounted for 9,432 units and 1,582 units, respectively. In the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

August vehicle production in Thailand down 6.1% (Flash Report) On September 23, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand produced 112,366 vehicles in August, down 6.1% YoY. Of this total, 34.18% was for the domestic market and 65.82% for exports. The decline was mainly due to lower export production of passenger cars, following the discontinuation of certain models in response to stricter safety equipment requirements ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

August motorcycle production in Thailand up 6.0% On September 23, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that motorcycle production in August reached 182,418 units, comprising 150,973 CBUs and 31,445 CKDs, representing a 6.0% YoY increase. For the first eight months of 2025, total motorcycle production reached 1,632,542 units (1,358,200 CBUs and 274,342 CKDs), representing a 5.4% increase compared with the same period in 2024. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

DITP: Thai auto parts exports gain easier access to Argentina as CHAS certificate requirement lifted On September 16, 2025, Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) announced that Argentina has removed the CHAS (Certificado de Homologación de Autopartes de Seguridad) safety certificate requirement for automotive parts.  With importers now able to use licenses or certifications from internationally recognized agencies, DIT...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

GWM Thailand celebrates 4 years of ORA Good Cat, highlights key milestones Announced on September 13, 2025, GWM celebrates the 4th anniversary of the ORA Good Cat in Thailand, highlighting its pioneering achievements and strong consumer trust. Since its 2021 launch, the ORA Good Cat has achieved multiple “firsts” that have shaped Thailand’s EV landscape.  It was (i) the first EV to spark a nationwide BEV trend, generating over 10,000 pre-o...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Thailand’s NSTDA teams up with University of Phayao to support EV innovation and workforce On September 12, 2025, Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Phayao to develop electric vehicle (EV) technology and train skilled personnel.  The partnership supports the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) EV initiatives...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

EV One Station launches 720kW DC EV Charger with Huawei FusionCharge in Bangkok Reported on September 12, 2025, EV One Station unveiled Thailand’s first premium 720kW Liquid-Cooled Ultra-Fast DC EV charging station. The official launch on September 9 at the One Complex, Rama 9 branch in central Bangkok, introduced a new charging concept designed to transform the EV experience for Thai drivers.  The station’s Ultra-Fast and Boost Charger syst...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Thailand’s FTA trade in H1 2025 hits USD 44.79 billion, motor vehicles among top exports Reported on September 10, 2025, Thailand’s trade under free trade agreements (FTAs) continued to grow. According to the Department of Foreign Trade, in the first half of 2025, total FTA utilization reached USD 44.79 billion (around THB 1.4 trillion), or 79.64% of eligible trade, up 10.22% from the same period in 2024. Motor vehicles remained among t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

FTI welcomes Nissan Thailand’s production plan amid slowing auto sector Reported on September 8, 2025, Nissan Motor Thailand’s production line integration, designed to boost cost efficiency, competitiveness, and readiness for next-generation vehicles, has been welcomed by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) amid concerns over Thailand’s slowing automotive sector. The FTI’s vice-chairman and Automotive Industry Club spokesman noted tha...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Thailand Consumers Council presents measures to address rising EV complaints Reported on September 5, 2025, the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has presented its recommendations to the National Electric Vehicle Committee to address mounting concerns from EV owners and restore consumer confidence.  Officials from the Excise Department, Board of Investment, Thai Automotive Industry Association, Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, and the Of...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

Antolin boosts presence in Southeast Asia with new sites in Thailand, Indonesia Announced on September 4, 2025, Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has opened two new factories in Thailand and Indonesia, reinforcing its presence in Southeast Asia and supporting the region’s growing e-mobility sector. The company now operates 32 plants and 8 technical-commercial offices in Asia, with a workforce of more than 3,800. The Thai site, located near ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Thailand’s auto parts industry begins recovery on HEV and pickup sales, FTI notes Reported on August 31, 2025, Thailand’s auto parts sector is rebounding after a slump. The recovery, driven by revived pickup sales through aggressive price cuts and a hybrid vehicle boom exceeding expectations, has encouraged firms to reinstate overtime and subcontractors.  The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)'s auto parts group said the industry, hit hard ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

SVOLT continues to drive Thailand’s EV ambitions, hits 10,000-battery pack milestone in July Announced on August 27, 2025, executives from Great Wall Motor Thailand (GWM) and the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, on August 25, visited SVOLT Energy Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The plant recently celebrated the production of 10,000 EV battery packs in July 2025. Established as a joint venture between China-based SVOLT En...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01