Quick Takeaways
- Thailand’s vehicle production rebounded in November 2025, driven by strong domestic demand despite weaker exports.
- Electrified vehicles continued gaining share, reinforcing Thailand’s transition toward hybrid and battery electric models.
On December 22, 2025, fresh industry data highlighted a rebound in Thailand vehicle production during November, reflecting stronger domestic demand even as exports softened. Total output reached 130,222 units, marking an 11.1 percent year-on-year increase. Around 45 percent of vehicles were absorbed by the local market, while the remaining 55 percent were shipped overseas, underlining Thailand’s dual reliance on domestic consumption and exports.
Thailand Vehicle Production Performance in November 2025
Passenger vehicle manufacturing continued its electrification shift. November output included 21,934 hybrid electric vehicles and 9,624 battery electric vehicles, reinforcing the growing role of electrified models within Thailand vehicle production. This trend aligns with automakers’ strategies to diversify powertrains while responding to changing consumer preferences and regulatory expectations.
From January to November 2025, cumulative Thailand vehicle production totaled 1,341,714 units, incorporating revisions to earlier monthly data. Despite the November rebound, overall production during the first eleven months declined by 1.6 percent year-on-year. Passenger car output over this period consisted of 197,757 hybrid vehicles and 60,200 battery electric vehicles, confirming steady electrification momentum.
Export Trends and Regional Dynamics
Vehicle exports in November fell to 78,692 units, representing a 12.2 percent year-on-year decrease. For January through November, cumulative exports declined by 9.8 percent to 850,787 units. The primary factor behind this contraction was the discontinuation of several internal combustion engine passenger car models previously produced for export markets.
Export resilience was limited to Asia, Australia, and Oceania, while shipments to other regions weakened. This uneven performance highlights how product mix changes and regional demand shifts are reshaping Thailand vehicle production strategies for global markets.
Domestic Sales Support Manufacturing Activity
Domestic vehicle sales provided a counterbalance to weaker exports. November sales reached 51,044 units, a strong 20.6 percent year-on-year increase. Passenger vehicle demand included 10,569 battery electric vehicles and 11,628 hybrid vehicles, while internal combustion engine pickup sales stood at 11,502 units, reflecting continued reliance on pickups within the local market.
Between January and November 2025, total domestic sales rose 5.3 percent year-on-year to 546,045 units. Several factors supported this momentum:
Together, these conditions strengthened local demand, helping stabilize Thailand vehicle production levels, sustain employment across the automotive value chain, and contribute to a gradual economic recovery.
Thailand Vehicle Production Performance in November 2025
Passenger vehicle manufacturing continued its electrification shift. November output included 21,934 hybrid electric vehicles and 9,624 battery electric vehicles, reinforcing the growing role of electrified models within Thailand vehicle production. This trend aligns with automakers’ strategies to diversify powertrains while responding to changing consumer preferences and regulatory expectations.
From January to November 2025, cumulative Thailand vehicle production totaled 1,341,714 units, incorporating revisions to earlier monthly data. Despite the November rebound, overall production during the first eleven months declined by 1.6 percent year-on-year. Passenger car output over this period consisted of 197,757 hybrid vehicles and 60,200 battery electric vehicles, confirming steady electrification momentum.
Export Trends and Regional Dynamics
Vehicle exports in November fell to 78,692 units, representing a 12.2 percent year-on-year decrease. For January through November, cumulative exports declined by 9.8 percent to 850,787 units. The primary factor behind this contraction was the discontinuation of several internal combustion engine passenger car models previously produced for export markets.
Export resilience was limited to Asia, Australia, and Oceania, while shipments to other regions weakened. This uneven performance highlights how product mix changes and regional demand shifts are reshaping Thailand vehicle production strategies for global markets.
Domestic Sales Support Manufacturing Activity
Domestic vehicle sales provided a counterbalance to weaker exports. November sales reached 51,044 units, a strong 20.6 percent year-on-year increase. Passenger vehicle demand included 10,569 battery electric vehicles and 11,628 hybrid vehicles, while internal combustion engine pickup sales stood at 11,502 units, reflecting continued reliance on pickups within the local market.
Between January and November 2025, total domestic sales rose 5.3 percent year-on-year to 546,045 units. Several factors supported this momentum:
- Improved financial conditions among pickup buyers
- A policy rate cut that eased financing costs
- Higher disposable income supporting replacement demand
Together, these conditions strengthened local demand, helping stabilize Thailand vehicle production levels, sustain employment across the automotive value chain, and contribute to a gradual economic recovery.
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