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Bangkok EV Sales Surge Amid Rising Fuel Prices

3/8/2026

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  • In Bangkok, electric vehicle purchases are surging due to rising diesel prices and tensions.
  • A customer arrived in a Mercedes, ready to buy an EV on the spot, illustrating cash buyers' trend.
  • Samart Prakotkancharna, managing director of Ratchapruek P Car Centre, says many are concerned about future fuel availability.
  • The shift is accelerated by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, which disrupted oil and gas supplies and raised fuel-price fears.