Japanese car brand Suzuki has announced that it is closing its Thailand manufacturing plant in Pluakdaeng, Rayong Province by the end of 2025.
In a statement, the car manufacturer said that the decision to close its Thailand facility comes as the company reviews its global production structure. Suzuki is also reassuring the market that it will continue providing local owners with sales and aftersales services.
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Suzuki says it also considered its carbon neutrality and vehicle electrification goals before making its decision. On the bright side, the brand says it will introduce electrified units to the Thai market as part of its electrification push.
The manufacturing plant has been open since 2012 and, at its peak, produced approximately 60,000 annually, with exports going as far as India and Japan. Some of the most notable models to roll out of its doors include the Suzuki Celerio, Swift, and Ciaz. The facility also employs around 800 personnel.
The news is a blow to Thailand’s manufacturing scene, one of the biggest producers of locally available Japanese models in the Philippines. Do you think the carmaker will eventually make a return to the country?
