BANGKOK — Chinese electric motorcycle manufacturer YADEA is positioning Thailand as its regional manufacturing base after receiving official investment promotion certification from the Board of Investment (BOI), with plans to expand production capacity to 600,000 units within three years.
Jack Yang, CEO of YADEA Thailand, announced that the company has officially received its Investment Promotion Certificate from the BOI, presented by Deputy Secretary-General Sutthiket Thudpitak.
“This marks a significant milestone in YADEA’s investment strategy and manufacturing expansion in Thailand,” Yang told Prachachat Business. “It reaffirms to consumers that YADEA electric motorcycles can be legally registered in Thailand and are eligible for tax benefits.”
The company has set an initial target of becoming Thailand’s number one electric motorcycle brand.
ASEAN Manufacturing Hub
YADEA’s factory in Bang Sao Thong district, Samut Prakan province, is being developed as the company’s ASEAN manufacturing center with an initial production capacity of 500,000 units per year, expandable to 600,000 units within three years.
The facility will employ over 80% Thai workers, creating more than 500 jobs for Thai nationals. Strategically, the company aims to establish the site as an innovation and smart manufacturing center for the ASEAN market.
“Receiving BOI certification is a crucial step for us. We’re not just building a factory—we’re integrating world-class innovation with in-depth research using smart manufacturing systems similar to our Super Factory in China, to deliver intelligent electric motorcycles created specifically for Thai consumers,” Yang said.
Legal Registration and Tax Benefits
Following BOI certification, all YADEA electric motorcycles manufactured in Thailand can be legally registered and qualify for tax benefits, ensuring quality and service standards. Popular models include the Velax, VoltGuard, RS20, and Ova, designed for general commuting and urban travel.
YADEA currently operates more than 70 dealerships nationwide and plans to expand to over 100 locations by year-end, ensuring consumers across the country have convenient access to products and after-sales services.
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