July 2026 Thailand Auto Production Grows 6.12%

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

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Thailand's automotive production in July 2026 increased by 6.12% driven by EV growth, despite a decline in internal combustion engine vehicle production.

•Total auto production in July 2026 reached 117,383 units, a 6.12% increase from the previous year.
•Domestic EV sales from January to July 2026 totaled 125,411 units, with 62.58% being imported vehicles.
•Export volume in July 2026 reached 74,169 units, with Australia and Oceania as the largest market.
•The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called for fair tax structures for domestic combustion and EV producers.

Overview

•Total vehicle production in July 2026 was 117,383 units, showing a 6.12% increase from the same period last year.
•The growth in July 2026 production was driven by EV production (13,422 units), PHEV production (1,661 units), and HEV production (24,173 units), attributed to high oil prices caused by the Middle East war.
•Production of internal combustion engine passenger cars in July 2026 fell by 62.49% to 8,251 units.
•Domestic vehicle sales from January to July 2026 totaled 406,162 units, of which 125,411 were electric passenger cars.
•Only 46,924 electric passenger cars were produced domestically compared to the 125,411 sold, meaning 62.58% were imports.
•Surapong Paisitpattanapong of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) urged the government to adjust tax structures to be fair to domestic producers who employ Thai labor.
•Pickup truck sales decreased by over 60% due to strict financial institution lending, affecting the domestic supply chain and causing some parts manufacturers to close or relocate.
•July 2026 exports to Australia and Oceania grew 29.16%, while exports to the Middle East decreased 33.56% due to shipping safety issues in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Key Entities

Organization

Federation of Thai Industries(ส.อ.ท.)ℹ️

The organization reporting automotive production data and calling for fair tax structures.

Automotive Industry Group(กลุ่มอุตสาหกรรมยานยนต์)

A group within the Federation of Thai Industries focusing on the automotive sector.

Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking(กกร.)

The body that proposed a government guarantee fund for seized pickup trucks two years ago.

Person

Surapong Paisitpattanapong(นายสุรพงษ์ ไพสิฐพัฒนพงษ์)

Advisor to the Chairman of the Automotive Industry Group and spokesperson for the Automotive Industry Group of the Federation of Thai Industries.

Place

Australia-Oceania(ออสเตรเลีย-โอเชียเนีย)

The largest export market for Thai vehicles in July 2026 with a 30.25% market share.

Asia(เอเชีย)ℹ️

The second largest export market with a 28.92% market share.

Central and South America(อเมริกากลางและอเมริกาใต้)ℹ️

An export market with a 9.74% market share.

Middle East(ตะวันออกกลาง)ℹ️

An export market where shipments decreased by 33.56% due to safety issues in the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️

A shipping route experiencing safety problems affecting exports to the Middle East.