Thailand Vehicle Production Falls 17.94% to 114,214 Units in May 2026
Thailand produced 114,214 vehicles in May 2026, down 17.94% year-on-year as export production fell 36.20%. Read the latest FTI automotive production report and market analysis.
Thailand Vehicle Production April 2026 Falls 0.44% Amid Weak Domestic Demand
Thailand produced 103,794 vehicles in April 2026, down 0.44% YoY. HEV production remained strong while ICE vehicles declined amid weak domestic demand and Middle East export risks.…
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Surge 28% in March 2026, Hitting Record High
Japan’s machine tool orders reached a record 193.47 billion yen in March 2026, driven by strong overseas demand and continued manufacturing investment.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Remain Strong in April 2026, Up 45% YoY and Second-Highest on Record
Japan’s machine tool orders reached JPY 188.97 billion in April 2026, up 45.1% YoY and the second-highest monthly total on record, supported by strong AI, robotics, and automation …
Thailand Registers 32 New Factories in March 2026, Chonburi Leads
Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works reports 32 new factories in March 2026. Chonburi ranks first with the highest number of factory licenses and investment value.
Thailand Car Production Hits 133,413 Units in March 2026, Up 13.11% as Exports Drive Q1 Growth
Thailand’s car production reached 133,413 units in March 2026, rising 13.11% MoM. Export growth drives Q1 expansion while domestic demand remains weak.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 24.2% YoY in February 2026, Extending Recovery Momentum
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 24.2% YoY to JPY146.74 billion in Feb 2026, marking eight months of growth driven by strong domestic and global demand.
Thailand Registers 48 New Factories in February 2026, Lopburi Leads
Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works reports 48 new factories in February 2026. Lopburi ranks first with the highest number of factory licenses and investment value.
Thailand Car Production in Feb 2026 Rises 3.43% to 117,952 Units, Driven by Exports and Domestic Pickup Recovery
Thailand’s car production rose 3.43% YoY in Feb 2026 to 117,952 units, driven by export growth and strong domestic pickup demand.
Thailand Approves 59 New Factories in January 2026, Chonburi Leads in Licenses
Thailand approved 59 new factory licenses in January 2026 with total investment of 16.05 billion baht. Chonburi recorded the highest number of new factories.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 25.3% YoY in January 2026 to JPY 145.6 Billion
Japan’s machine tool orders totaled JPY 145.6 billion in January 2026, up 25.3% YoY despite an 8.2% MoM decline, with overseas demand extending its growth streak to 16 consecutive …
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 10.9% YoY in December 2025 to JPY 158.64 Billion, Highest in 9 Months
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 10.9% YoY in December 2025 to JPY 158.64 billion, the highest in nine months, driven by strong overseas demand and solid full-year growth of 8%.
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Thailand Car Production Jan 2026 Up 10.53% to 118,386 Units
Thailand’s car production rose 10.53% YoY to 118,386 units in January 2026, driven by passenger car exports and strong domestic pickup demand..
Thailand’s 2024 Auto Sales Drop 26.18%, Passenger EV Sales Decline but Hybrids Rise
The Automotive Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has reported that Thailand's total vehicle sales in 2024 reached 572,675 units, marking a significant declin…
Thailand Automotive Exports 2025 Worth THB 947 Billion, Down 7.25% Amid Global Slowdown
Thailand’s automotive exports in 2025 declined 7.25% to THB 947 billion, while EV and hybrid vehicle exports expanded, signaling industry transition.
Samut Sakhon Tops December 2025 New Factory Openings, Driving Full-Year Total to 1,220 Plants
Thailand approved 1,220 new factories in 2025 with THB 161.9 billion in investment. Samut Sakhon led December openings, followed by Chonburi and Chiang Mai.
Chonburi Leads Thailand in New Industrial Factories in November 2025
Thailand’s industrial sector added 82 new factories in November 2025, with total investment of 9,923.80 million baht. Chonburi led the list with 21 new factories.
Thailand’s Auto Production in Dec 2025 Hits 113,855 Units; Full-Year Output Reaches 1.45 Million with Strong EV Growth
Thailand produced 113,855 vehicles in Dec 2025, with full-year output reaching 1.45 million units. Strong EV growth helped support production and exports.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 14.8% YoY in November 2025, Driven by Overseas Demand
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 14.8% YoY in November 2025 despite a monthly decline, driven by strong overseas demand, led by Asia and China.
Thailand’s Auto Production Reaches 130,222 Units in November 2025, Up 11% YoY Despite Monthly Slowdown
Thailand’s auto production reached 130,222 units in November 2025, rising 11.06% year-on-year. Strong growth in EVs and PPV pickups offset a month-on-month slowdown.
