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Thai Car Market Faces Decline Amid Closures and Brand Shifts

A mix of internal economic challenges, shifting consumer preferences, and geopolitical risks are reshaping Thailand’s auto industry outlook. The Kasikorn Research Centre projects that car sales will fall to 565,000 units in 2025, down from previous expectations. The downturn is prompting a contraction in...

Thailand Revises EV Promotion Rules to Curb Market Oversupply

The Thai government is moving to adjust its electric vehicle (EV) promotion policies in response to a growing risk of market oversupply that could destabilize the domestic EV sector. The current subsidy framework, designed to stimulate local production while controlling imports, is being reconsidered...
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XPeng Thailand Expands Smart Electric Vehicle Network

XPeng Thailand has officially announced the appointment of 12 partners for its smart electric...

Mercedes-Benz Partners with Thonburi Automotive for EV Production

On June 12, 2024, Mercedes-Benz announced a significant collaboration with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant...

Mercedes-Benz Expands EV Production in Thailand with 10-Year Contract

Mercedes-Benz has announced the extension of its electric vehicle (EV) production in Thailand by...

Chinese EVs Shine at Bangkok International Motor Show

At the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers made a...

Bangkok International Motor Show Highlights Electric Vehicle Innovation

Electric vehicles, particularly those from leading Chinese brands, are taking center stage at the...

Thailand Aims to Lead Electric Vehicle Production

Thailand is poised to emerge as a frontrunner in electric vehicle (EV) production, with...

PEA and EVme Plus Collaborate to Boost Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and EVme Plus Co. Ltd. have formalized their collaboration...

Thailand Promotes Electric Vehicles with Tax Incentives

The Electric Vehicle Board in Thailand has recently announced a strategic initiative aimed at...

Thailand Unveils First 5G Autonomous Electric Bus Near Historic Park

King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has forged a groundbreaking collaboration with local...

EV Owners Demand More Charging Stations Along Key Thai Motorway

In a growing chorus of concern, electric vehicle (EV) owners are raising alarms about...

Japan and Thailand Pave Way for Auto Industry Dialogue

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin have laid the...

Success at Motor Expo 2023 Sparks Surge in EV Bookings

On the success front, Deputy Government Spokesperson Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri highlighted the triumphant outcome...

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Cambodian beauty queen stripped of Miss Grand title

Bangkok, Thailand – August 4, 2025 — The Miss Grand International organization has revoked...

Ubon hospital resumes Cambodian patient care after brief pause

Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand – July 31, 2025 — A major hospital in northeastern Thailand...

Purple Line Tunnel Work Begins Ahead of River Crossing

Thailand’s Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is set to commence tunnel boring operations on...

Nine Dead in Suphan Buri Firecracker Factory Explosion

At least nine people lost their lives on July 30, 2025, following an explosion...