Thailand car production rises 6.1pct on year in July
BANGKOK: Car production in Thailand rose 6.12 per cent in July from a year earlier to 117,383 units, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Tuesday.
Thailand's car production increased by 6.1% year-on-year in July, reaching 117,383 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). This comes after a 7.55% decline in June. The FTI had previously predicted a 3.33% drop in car production for the entire year of 2026. Domestic car sales rose by 20.07% in July, compared to a 17.26% increase in June.
Exports also saw a 2.39% increase in July, after a 7.45% decrease in the previous month. Thailand is the largest auto production hub in Southeast Asia and a critical export base for major car manufacturers like Toyota and Honda.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Thai car production up 6.1% y/y in July bangkokpost.com
- Thailand car production rises 6.1% on year in July channelnewsasia.com
