Toyota Resumes Full Production in Thailand Following Floods; Requests Government Support for Pickup Truck Market

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Subhagorn Rattanawaraha, Deputy Managing Director of Toyota Motor Thailand, stated that the company has resumed full production at its three Thai factories located in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Chachoengsao as of October 19, 2026. While operations have returned to normal after a flood event in early October affected these areas and various component suppliers, some vehicle deliveries may be delayed in the short term. Toyota is coordinating with all relevant parties to restore production and delivery schedules quickly. The company also urged the government to implement immediate market stimulation measures for pickup trucks, such as trade-in programs or tax incentives for new buyers, to support production levels, employment, the supply chain, and Thailand's competitiveness as a global automotive manufacturing hub.