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EV sector faces bumpy road
Published on 09/06/2025
» A recent uptick in electric vehicle sales may not signify a smooth path for the Thai EV industry following double-digit growth.
GWM devises plan for diesel cars in Rayong
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/04/2025
» China-based GWM (Great Wall Motor) International, which spent several billion baht developing a Thai electric vehicle (EV) factory, is adjusting its business strategy, including a plan to produce more diesel-fuelled cars, in response to economic uncertainties in Thailand and overseas.
Thai auto industry shows signs of revival amid slump
Reuters, Published on 25/03/2025
» Thailand’s auto industry faces a slow and painful recovery from a prolonged slump even with government support, three executives and an industry group said on Tuesday.
Carmakers act to spur flagging sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2025
» Automakers are trying to deal with sluggish domestic car sales by cutting costs and launching new promotional campaigns which are expected to boost bookings at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which opens on March 26.
Thailand offers guarantee for pickup truck loans
Reuters, Published on 21/03/2025
» The government is offering a guarantee for loans for pickup trucks, a key segment of its car manufacturing industry, as it seeks to boost a flagging autos sector that saw production slump to a four-year low last year.
Chinese EV battery maker plans $1bn Thai plant
Published on 13/03/2025
» The Board of Investment said on Thursday that it had approved a $1-billion investment from Sunwoda Electronic of China to build an electric vehicle battery plant, the latest in a series of new EV-related projects in the kingdom.
Thailand plans tax incentives for plug-in hybrids: official
Published on 10/03/2025
» Thailand plans to offer tax incentives for plug-in hybrid vehicle manufacturing, with the changes to take effect from 2026 if they are approved, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said on Monday.
Thailand weighs car trade-in scheme to revive sector
Reuters, Published on 27/02/2025
» Thailand is in early discussions with carmakers to introduce a car trade-in and scrapping scheme in a bid to revive an industry hit by its biggest crisis in decades, three industry officials and two sources said.
Thai EV sales could jump 40% in 2025
Reuters, Published on 31/01/2025
» Thailand is bracing for an extended electric vehicle (EV) price war triggered by a surge in local production from Chinese car makers, a move likely to deal a further blow to a domestic auto industry already struggling with tumbling sales, industry experts said.
Great Wall Motor unveils Thai auto parts alliance
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/01/2025
» China's Great Wall Motor (Thailand) is forging an alliance with five auto parts giants to accelerate Thailand's rise as regional automotive production hub.