According to German publication Auto Motor und Sport, Volkswagen is seriously considering a factory in Thailand with at least a 100,000 units capacity. Total investment would be about 614 million Euros (RM3 billion), and the site would be somewhere in Samut Prakan.
A firm decision has not been made yet, and there has been previous reports of Indonesia also being considered.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments generally support VW setting up a plant in Thailand, praising Thailand’s stability, infrastructure, and market potential. Many see this as a strategic, win-win move for VW to benefit from tax incentives and export opportunities. Critics criticize Malaysia’s high taxes, political instability, and lack of infrastructure, believing these factors hinder foreign investment. Some commenters express patriotism, hoping VW considers Malaysia or criticise local cronyism and protectionism as barriers to growth. Overall, there’s optimism for ASEAN’s manufacturing prospects.