TAPMA Unveils Future Mobility Thailand 2025: Paving the Way for Thailand as a Global Future Automotive Hub

[Bangkok, April 3, 2025] The Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA) officially inaugurated Future Mobility Thailand 2025 (FMT 2025) at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), under the theme "Driving Tomorrow: Innovating for a Sustainable and Connected Future." This landmark event aims to position Thailand as a global hub for next-generation automotive parts production and future mobility technologies.

The opening ceremony was presided over by H.E. Mr. Akanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, who delivered a keynote address titled "Stand, Save, Build: Thailand’s Automotive and Parts Industry for the Future." His speech highlighted strategies to elevate Thailand’s auto parts industry to align with global trends in clean energy vehicles and smart connectivity technologies.

FMT 2025 serves as a premier international platform, bringing together auto parts manufacturers, electric vehicle (EV) technology developers, supply chain service providers and global investors. The event highlights Thailand’s readiness to embrace emerging trends such as EVs, autonomous driving systems, connected vehicles, and alternative energy solutions.

Key Strategies for Industry Advancement

During his address, Minister Akanat Promphan introduced three core strategies under the "Stand, Save, Build" initiative:

• Stand – Parts Transformation: Encouraging local auto parts manufacturers to shift from ICE components to EVs, hydrogen technology, AI-driven systems, and automation. Diversification into high-growth sectors such as rail systems, medical devices, aerospace, and smart agricultural machinery was emphasized.
• Save – Preserving ICE Production Base: Supporting hybrid vehicle production while promoting e-fuel and hydrogen engine technologies. Ensuring smooth transitions within existing supply chains remains integral.
• Build – Strengthening Global Collaboration: Enhancing workforce capabilities through specialized training programs in EVs and AI while fostering partnerships between Thai manufacturers and global firms.

Event Highlights

Mr. Sompol Thanadamrongrak, President of TAPMA, emphasized that FMT 2025 provides an essential platform for knowledge exchange and strategic partnerships. Key features include:

PARTS TRANSFORMATION Showcase: Demonstrating diversification opportunities for auto parts manufacturers into high-growth industries, including:

• Rail systems: Reducing reliance on imported rail components
• Medical devices: Producing hospital beds and rehabilitation equipment
• Smart agriculture machinery: Developing drones and autonomous farming systems
• Aerospace: Advancing lightweight metal production for aircraft components

Key zones featured at FMT2025 include:

• E-Parts & Mobility Revolution Zone: Featuring EV components and propulsion cutting-edge propulsion technologies for sustainable mobility
• ADAS & Entertainment Systems Zone: Showcasing smart driving assistance systems and in-car entertainment solutions for a smarter, safer driving experience
• BGC Green Product Zone: Highlighting eco-friendly materials and alternative energy solutions
• Performance Parts, Accessories, Maintenance & Car Care Zone: Displaying high-performance auto accessories and next-generation vehicle maintenance solutions

Additionally, the unveiling of “Kham Khun,” a prototype next-generation electric vehicle designed in Thailand, underscores the country’s industrial capabilities in future mobility solutions.

Driving Thailand’s Automotive Industry Forward

Thailand is already recognized as the largest automotive manufacturing base in Southeast Asia generates over 1.1 trillion baht annually. With government initiatives promoting EV adoption through investment incentives, tax benefits, infrastructure development, and workforce training, FMT 2025 is set to accelerate the nation’s transformation into a clean energy vehicle ecosystem.

Mr. Sompol reiterated TAPMA’s commitment to advancing Thailand’s automotive industry through export growth, market expansion, and the transition to clean energy solutions. FMT 2025 equips local manufacturers with tools to adapt beyond ICE components while seizing opportunities in emerging industries.

About Future Mobility Thailand 2025

Future Mobility Thailand 2025 is a premier automotive technology exhibition dedicated to fostering clean energy vehicles, autonomous systems and intelligent mobility solutions. Supported by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association (SUBCON), Worachak Automotive Spare Parts Association (WASA), and Thai Printed Circuit Association (THPCA), the event attracts global manufacturers, researchers, and investors.

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