It's long been ackowledge that Thailand is one of the world's largest maker and exporter of automoble ranging from small compact vehicle to heavy trucks as it attracting many global automaker to set up manufacturing plant in the country. However aside from many global companies Thailand also home to a growing list of domestic automakers trying to compete with its global competitor in the home market and abroad here are some of them that currently have a chance to receive 'National' automotive brand status
Minemobility; an automotive brand of Energy Absolute PCL aim to create first ever Thai design and built EV brand such as car, bus and boat. The company also made key EV components inhouse such as battery and control systems.
GPX ; a fast growing Thai motorcycle and scooter manufacturer and exports products to 10 countries around the world. It's latest product GPX drone 150 has receive nearly 10,000 unit order within half a month, breaking every previous record made by Honda.
SakunC; an automotive brand of the well known OEM supplier 'Choknamchai' the company aim to become Thailand's national vehicle manufacturer, its first product 'C-bus' is a direct competitor to Toyota coaster passenger van. The company also planning launch several products line up from speed boat to passenger train.
NEX; a company aim to produce zero emission commercial vehicle starting with EV bus, minibus and truck, in partnership with energy absolute PCL. The new plant is located near minemobility plant and able to produce nearly 6,000 buses per year.