Chinese New Energy Vehicles Capture Over 60% Market Share in Thailand

[International Update] Chinese brands accounted for 68% of orders at the Bangkok Motor Show, surpassing Japanese brands comprehensively for the first time.

Key Development: Chinese Automakers Claim All Top 18 Spots by Order Volume

BYD topped the rankings with 17,354 orders, outpacing Toyota; Chery, Omoda/Jetour, and others followed closely behind. Collectively, Chinese brands secured 90,530 orders.

Critical Metrics: Total Show Orders Surge 71.8% Year-over-Year

The 47th Bangkok International Motor Show recorded a record-high total of 132,951 vehicle orders; Japanese brands received only 36,346 orders, representing 27.3% of the total, relegating them to a secondary position.

Strategic Underpinning: Thai Political Leadership Signals Policy Shift Through Vehicle Choice

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul replaced his Rolls-Royce with a BYD electric vehicle, underscoring the government's endorsement of Chinese new energy vehicles and accelerating the restructuring of the market landscape.