Automobile

Thailand’s Department of Land Transport has clarified that existing EV owners will not be required to change to new reflective blue licence plates, as the draft regulation remains under public hearing until 30 June 2026.

Ferrari Luce will be imported to Thailand by Cavallino Motors, with prices starting at 33.84 million baht and deliveries due in late 2027

Toyota’s April sales fell for a third month as China and Middle East weakness offset stronger output and a Japan rebound

As EV use grows in Thailand, overseas laws show how countries regulate batteries across their full life cycle, from production and tracking to reuse and recycling.

Volvo Car Thailand halts EX30 sales and plans battery module replacements for 1,668 cars, as battery fire concerns form part of a global recall affecting 33,777 vehicles

Ten Thai auto associations submit eight urgent EV policy proposals, warning imports could weaken Thailand’s production base

A coalition of 10 automotive associations wants Thailand to raise excise tax on fully imported EVs to at least 32%, warning that cheaper Chinese imports could damage local production and auto-parts suppliers.

Thailand’s proposed old-car trade-in scheme may not proceed in its original form as officials struggle to settle rules on used-car valuations, vehicle scrapping and eligibility criteria.

Toyota expects profit to fall sharply this financial year as the Iran war drives up costs and US tariffs add fresh pressure, even as hybrid demand stays strong.

Deloitte report reveals 58% of Thai motorists are eyeing electric or hybrid models, though a significant "charging gap" threatens to stall mass adoption

Thailand’s automotive industry showed fresh signs of recovery in March 2026, with vehicle production rising to 133,413 units as domestic EV and hybrid demand strengthened, according to the Federation of Thai Industries.

The Transport Ministry is drafting a decree to extend the 80% annual tax cut for new EVs as registrations surge and fuel prices rise.

SCB EIC says record Motor Show bookings show Thailand’s car market has turned EV-led, though import reliance still limits the wider economic gain.