Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan met with Google executives in Jeju, South Korea, to discuss boosting digital investment in Thailand and addressing U.S. tax policy impacts. The focus was on enhancing cooperation in the digital economy and positioning Thailand as a technology hub. Google committed to investing in Thai data centers and cloud services.

ChangAn Automobile began production at its new energy vehicle factory in Rayong, Thailand, on May 16, 2025, marking its first international plant. This enhances local EV growth, strengthens Sino-Thai automotive ties, and aligns with Thailand’s Southeast Asian EV hub aspirations, while supporting ChangAn’s global expansion and sustainable innovation.