BYD inaugurated its Thailand plant and the production of its 8 millionth new energy vehicle in Rayong, Thailand, marking two significant milestones in the company’s global expansion. The ceremony was attended by Thailand’s Minister of Industry, Ms. Pimphattra Wichaikul; Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Han Zhiqiang; Secretary General of Thailand Board of Investment, Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi; and BYD Chairman and President, Mr. Wang Chuanfu, along with other senior executives of BYD Group.
BYD completed its Thailand plant in just 16 months, with an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles. The facility includes processes such as stamping, painting, welding, final assembly, and component production, and is expected to create 10,000 jobs. The event featured the unveiling of the Dolphin model as the 8 millionth new energy vehicle.
Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul expressed high praise for BYD’s outstanding contributions to the new energy vehicle sector: “BYD is a world-leading automobile manufacturer and a pioneer in China’s new energy vehicle industry. BYD’s investment in Thailand, along with its advanced production technology, will drive the development of the new energy vehicle industry in Thailand and across ASEAN”
