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 express mixed feelings about VW potentially setting up an ASEAN plant in Thailand, with many supporting the move for the technological and economic benefits it could bring, such as job creation and FDI. Some highlight Thailand’s stable politics, good infrastructure, and active auto industry as advantages over Malaysia. A number of comments criticize Malaysia’s high car taxes, poor industry support, or protectionist policies that could deter foreign investment. Several commenters lament the missed opportunity and extra costs due to local protectionism and tax barriers, and some accuse the government or local industry of cronyism and dependence on outdated thinking. Overall, sentiments lean toward support for VW’s decision if it bypasses Malaysia, viewing Thailand as a more attractive location for auto industry growth.