MARKET ／ Southeast Asia
Thailand
Thailand is a right-hand drive market with sustained construction and logistics investment. Machines arrive from factories in China in about 3–4 weeks, mainly through Laem Chabang / Bangkok.
- HANDLE
- right-hand drive
- PORT
- Laem Chabang / Bangkok
- DUTY
- 5–20%
- LEAD TIME
- 3–4 weeks
Market overview
Demand concentrates in Mini excavator and Electric forklift; specifications are fixed against this market's ports and mains.
For Thailand we confirm transport to Laem Chabang / Bangkok and the local rules at the specification stage, before quoting a model and an estimate.
Models in demand
- 01Mini excavatorWorkhorse for utilities and foundations; 1.8–3.5 t is the practical class.
- 02Electric forkliftWarehouse and yard handling; electric units suit indoor rules best.
- 03Mini dump truckHauling material and spoil; the 1–3 t class reaches tight sites.
- 04Reefer truckTemperature-controlled food and pharma; urban cold chain.
Import and customs
Importing into Thailand involves duty (indicative 5–20%) plus VAT, and some models need TISI conformity. We clear at Laem Chabang / Bangkok and prepare the document set — invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, B/L.
Duty and certification figures are indicative. We confirm the latest tariff and local requirements before shipment.
Local conditions
Thailand is hot and humid. Mains is 220 V / 50 Hz, so chargers for electric machines are specified to local power. Vehicles are ordered right-hand drive accordingly.