The new energy industrial park has been divided into three phases of construction. The first phase will likely be put into use in October 2023, said company officials.

Together with Great Wall Motor and BYD, SAIC Motor's MG is of those pioneer Chinese car brands to establish manufacturing operations in Thailand, a market that has long been dominated by Japanese brands.

SAIC Motor-CP was established to produce and distribute MG cars sold in Thailand and other ASEAN countries.

The factory in Chon Buri spans across an area of more than 700,000 square meters. The manufacturing facility has a maximum production capacity of 100,000 units per year.