Thailand’s domestic car sales increased by 2.54% year-on-year to 48,392 units in April 2026, easing from 7.29% in the previous month, according to Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Despite the deceleration, April marked the second consecutive month of growth, supported in part by bookings generated at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which attracted orders totaling 48,394 units. Meanwhile, vehicle production slipped 0.44% from a year earlier to a near six-year low of 103,794 units, largely attributed to disruptions in export markets stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has driven up global energy prices and complicated shipping and logistics conditions. Nevertheless, the FTI maintained its 2026 production forecast, projecting total vehicle output to rise by 3% to 1.5 million units this year, following a 0.9% decline to 1.455 million units in 2025. External demand remained subdued, as vehicle exports fell 8.43% year-on-year to 60,190 units in April. source: The Federation of Thai Industries

Total Vehicle Sales in Thailand decreased to 48392 Units in April from 59865 Units in March of 2026. Total Vehicle Sales in Thailand averaged 44062.74 Units from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 157529.00 Units in March of 2013 and a record low of 5338.00 Units in April of 1986. This page provides - Thailand Total Vehicle Sales- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Thailand Domestic Car Sales - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Auto Exports	60190.00	80394.00	Units	Apr 2026
Business Confidence	42.50	43.50	points	May 2026
Capacity Utilization	64.61	58.81	percent	Mar 2026
Vehicle Production	103794.00	133413.00	Units	Apr 2026
Passenger Car Sales	18233.00	22526.00	Units	Apr 2026
Changes in Inventories	21563.00	43023.00	THB Million	Mar 2026
Coincident Index	106.50	107.00	points	Apr 2026
Corruption Index	33.00	34.00	Points	Dec 2025
Corruption Rank	116.00	107.00		Dec 2025
Industrial Production YoY	-0.36	1.30	percent	Apr 2026
Industrial Production Mom	-0.03	2.31	percent	Apr 2026
Leading Economic Index	161.69	162.58	points	Apr 2026
Private Investment MoM	-5.00	-3.50	percent	Apr 2026
Domestic Car Sales	48392.00	59865.00	Units	Apr 2026

Thailand Domestic Car Sales

	Actual	Previous	Highest	Lowest	Dates	Unit	Frequency
	48392.00	59865.00	157529.00	5338.00	1980 - 2026	Units	Monthly	Volume, NSA

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Thailand Car Sales Up 2.54% in April

Thailand’s domestic car sales increased by 2.54% year-on-year to 48,392 units in April 2026, easing from 7.29% in the previous month, according to Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Despite the deceleration, April marked the second consecutive month of growth, supported in part by bookings generated at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which attracted orders totaling 48,394 units. Meanwhile, vehicle production slipped 0.44% from a year earlier to a near six-year low of 103,794 units, largely attributed to disruptions in export markets stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has driven up global energy prices and complicated shipping and logistics conditions. Nevertheless, the FTI maintained its 2026 production forecast, projecting total vehicle output to rise by 3% to 1.5 million units this year, following a 0.9% decline to 1.455 million units in 2025. External demand remained subdued, as vehicle exports fell 8.43% year-on-year to 60,190 units in April.

2026-05-25

Thailand Car Sales Rebound in March

Thailand’s domestic car sales climbed 7.29% year-on-year to 59,865 units in March 2026, marking a notable rebound from a 2.17% decline in the previous month, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The recovery was largely driven by robust demand for electric vehicles. Meanwhile, Thailand’s automotive production increased 2.69% year-on-year to 133,413 units, slowing from a 3.43% gain in the previous month. The FTI remains cautiously optimistic, forecasting that total car production will grow by around 3% to 1.5 million units in 2026, following a slight contraction of 0.9% to 1.455 million units in 2025. External demand showed some weakness, with vehicle exports slipping 0.64% year-on-year to 80,394 units, highlighting ongoing global headwinds and softer demand in some overseas markets.

2026-04-27

Thailand Car Sales Slip in February

Thailand’s domestic car sales fell 2.17% year-on-year to a four-month low of 48,282 units in February 2026, reversing January’s 53.77% surge, according to the Federation of Thai Industries. This marked the first annual decline since March 2025, with Surapong Paisitpatanapong attributing the slowdown to subdued economic growth, tighter auto lending, delayed consumer purchases, and higher energy costs. He also pointed to escalating Middle East war, which have driven up oil prices, raising transport and insurance costs while weighing on global confidence. By segment, BEV sales dropped 18.56% to 6,168 units, while pickup trucks slipped 1.41% to 12,998 units, though signs of stabilization are emerging. Meanwhile, car production rose 3.43% year-on-year to 117,952 units, supported by exports and a modest pickup recovery. Thailand’s car exports were broadly flat at 81,195 units, with Middle East demand holding up but shipments facing delays due to security risks around the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-25