Malaysian automaker Proton eyes EV plant in Thailand

Thai PM Srettha announces plans during visit to Malaysia

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, left, holds a news conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 11. (Photo courtesy of Malaysian prime minister's office)

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer

October 12, 2023 00:58 JST

BANGKOK -- Malaysian national automaker Proton is considering building an electric-vehicle factory in Thailand, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Wednesday.

"They look to set up an EV factory in Thailand," Srettha told a joint news conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur on an official visit. "Hopefully a clear next step can be established and move forward quickly," he added.