Rayong Revs Up: BYD Thailand Hits 90,000 NEVs, Launches Local SEAL 5 in Style
Rayong, Thailand — What do you get when you mix Chinese innovation, Thai hospitality, 90,000 electric vehicles, and a car named SEAL 5? You get BYD’s electrifying one-year anniversary party in Rayong—where clean mobility met cultural diplomacy and rolled right off the production line.
In a celebration that was part award ceremony, part automotive TED Talk, and part “Thai-Chinese friendship fest,” BYD Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd. hosted the grand “90,000th New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Delivery and First Anniversary Ceremony” at its glistening Rayong Factory.
Dignitaries flocked to the event like it was the season finale of an EV reality show. Gracing the occasion were Narit Therdsteerasukdi from the Board of Investment, Dr. Sumet Tangprasert from IEAT, and Rayong’s very own Deputy Governor Kalchai Thepaworachai. Of course, the man of the moment—Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD—was also in the house, likely calculating how many more NEVs Thailand can handle before it runs out of parking spaces.
The Milestone Machine Rolls On
BYD officially delivered its 90,000th NEV in Thailand, a shiny Denza D9, to none other than Ms. Nualphan Lamsam, President of the Football Association of Thailand. The gesture wasn’t just about horsepower—it was about heart. The delivery was described as a symbol of Thai-Chinese cultural synergy, though we suspect Ms. Lamsam was equally thrilled about the D9’s VIP lounge-like rear seats.
If that wasn’t enough to spark applause, BYD also rolled out the first-ever Thailand-assembled BYD SEAL 5—a sleek, electrified stunner that’s now ready to charm the streets of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and beyond. Think of it as a love letter on wheels, from Rayong to the rest of Southeast Asia.
EV-angelism, With a Local Flavor
As Dr. Somruedee Tanphairoj, speaking on behalf of the Thai Prime Minister, put it—BYD’s plant isn’t just a factory, it’s a national blueprint for EV success. “Exemplary success,” she called it. And with over 6,100 local employees (90% of the plant’s workforce), BYD is putting its money—and motors—where its mouth is.
Liu Xueliang, BYD’s Asia-Pacific GM, struck a harmonious note too. “In just three years, we’ve combined tech, service, social contribution, and culture. BYD isn’t just making cars; we’re charging up communities,” he said. That includes everything from disaster relief using the ATTO 3 to hosting inter-cultural EV tea parties (we made that last part up—but it wouldn’t surprise us).
Thailand: BYD’s Green Springboard
With full-process localized production humming along at 150,000 units per year, the Rayong factory is no longer just an assembly plant—it’s a global strategy hub with fast-charging ambition. BYD’s “globalization + localization” master plan is hitting top gear, and Thailand is the lucky launchpad.
And with the SEAL 5 now in the mix, BYD’s EV lineup in Thailand ranges from everyday eco-runners to premium people-movers. Whether you’re commuting in the city or chasing waterfalls in Chiang Rai, BYD wants to plug you in—and keep you smiling.
The Road Ahead: Electrified, Localized, and Slightly Celebritized
From its humble first delivery to a star-studded milestone, BYD Thailand has shown that electric mobility doesn’t have to be clinical or corporate—it can be fun, friendly, and culturally fluent.
So what’s next for the Chinese EV juggernaut in the Land of Smiles? More models, more milestones, and perhaps another Denza for a local cricket captain.
Because in Thailand, BYD isn’t just Building Your Dreams—it’s also building bridges, one kilowatt at a time.
