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Toyota expands in Vietnam while Thailand remains key production base
Toyota expands in Vietnam while Thailand remains key production base
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2026
Toyota’s US$283m Vietnam expansion adds electrified vehicle capacity but does not indicate relocation from the much larger Thai production baseAnutin orders car-tax review to retain Japanese investment
Anutin orders car-tax review to retain Japanese investment
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thailand will review vehicle taxes and investment rules to ensure fair treatment for Japanese carmakers and preserve domestic productionJapan seeks review of Thailand’s car tariffs under JTEPA
Japan seeks review of Thailand’s car tariffs under JTEPA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
JTEPA will undergo its next 10-year review in 2027, with Japan seeking talks on Thai import tariffs of up to 80% for passenger carsChinese and Japanese carmakers adjust strategies as Thailand targets new excise rules in September
Chinese and Japanese carmakers adjust strategies as Thailand targets new excise rules in September
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
The Finance Ministry aims to finish September tax rules offering lower excise rates to carmakers with Thai factories that use locally made partsEkniti Mandates Excise Tax Overhaul to Counter Import Advantages Under FTAs
Ekniti Mandates Excise Tax Overhaul to Counter Import Advantages Under FTAs
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
Thailand’s finance minister orders an urgent automotive excise tax review to level the playing field for local manufacturers against cheaper FTA importsIndonesia Challenges Thailand for Regional Auto Hub Title in Pitch to Toyota
Indonesia Challenges Thailand for Regional Auto Hub Title in Pitch to Toyota
SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2026
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa offers sweetening incentives to entice Toyota and its supply chain away from ThailandFive new safety standards prepare Thailand for automated cars
Five new safety standards prepare Thailand for automated cars
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Thailand has adopted five Thai Industrial Standards covering automated driving, low-speed braking, collision avoidance, parking and shuttle safety.Thailand-China EV partnership set to power smart mobility
Thailand-China EV partnership set to power smart mobility
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Thailand and China can combine manufacturing, technology, supply chains, charging networks and skills to build a competitive smart EV ecosystem, experts say.Japan Calls for ‘Level Playing Field’ to Protect Thailand's Automotive Hub in the AI Era
Japan Calls for ‘Level Playing Field’ to Protect Thailand's Automotive Hub in the AI Era
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
At the Nikkei Asia Forum, Japanese Ambassador Masato Otaka demands equal playing fields for auto manufacturing before detailing key energy stability pacts