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Commercial EVs picked to propel Thai boom
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» Thailand's battery electric vehicle (BEV) market is expected to gain significant momentum this year, with sales projected to surpass 120,000 units partially due to soaring oil prices, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
Oil turmoil speeds up Thailand's electric shift
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» Banks and car buyers are increasingly shifting towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as surging oil prices, fuelled by Middle East tensions, reshape Thailand's auto market, says Ford Thailand.
Call for urgent action to tackle rural oil shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to intervene in support of oil middlemen, known locally as "jobbers", who are struggling to secure supplies from refineries, resulting in a shortage affecting industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as smaller filling stations not affiliated with major retail brands.
Thailand eyes gains from global shifts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2026
» The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, coupled with other geopolitical tensions, is prompting businesses worldwide to reconsider their production bases, with many seeking relocation to more stable regions, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Thai industry urged to embrace restructuring
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thailand's industrial economy is under a cloud of uncertainty in the first quarter of 2026.
Auto industry looks to autonomous vehicles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) industry is no longer driving solo as the surge in battery-powered autonomous vehicles, or AVs, is quietly emerging as the next frontier, promising to reshape mobility, logistics and urban life.
Changan ramps up battery EV production in Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile is gearing up to launch the second phase of its battery electric vehicle (BEV) production in Thailand in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing its ambitions in one of Southeast Asia's fastest‑growing EV markets.
Omoda & Jaecoo ramps up Thai EV production
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/12/2025
» Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned automaker Chery Automobile, has announced plans to produce 28,000-30,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) locally in 2026, as demand for electric mobility continues to rise among Thai consumers.
Hyundai beefs up BEV sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/12/2025
» Thailand's battery electric vehicle (BEV) industry is predicted to accelerate in 2026, with Hyundai Mobility Thailand preparing to roll out locally assembled BEVs as the nation strives to become a regional export hub.
Nex Point promotes green fleet options to firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/12/2025
» Commercial electric vehicle maker Nex Point Plc, a subsidiary of renewable energy giant Energy Absolute (EA) Plc, is accelerating its push into Thailand's fleet market with plans to sell 2,500 EVs next year, underscoring the company's ambition to position itself as a key player in the region's commercial EV sector.