“The consumption of durable goods is reflected in the number of newly registered passenger cars in August 2022, which continued to grow across all regions, consistent with the growth in newly registered motorcycles in the regions as well.”

In August 2022, the number of newly registered passenger cars was 51,132 units, representing a growth of 25.1% year-on-year (however, when seasonally adjusted, the growth was 6.58% month-on-month). The details are as follows: 1) Eastern Region grew by 88.5% year-on-year from the previous month, which grew by 27.9% year-on-year, with Chonburi, Trat, and Prachinburi showing the best growth. 2) Central Region grew by 77.9% year-on-year from the previous month, which grew by 7.9% year-on-year, with Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Saraburi, and Lopburi showing the best growth. 3) Western Region grew by 75.3% year-on-year from the previous month, which contracted by -0.9% year-on-year, with Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Samut Sakhon showing the best growth.

In August 2022, the number of newly registered motorcycles was 189,229 units, representing a growth of 67.0% year-on-year (however, when seasonally adjusted, the growth was 7.03% month-on-month). The details are as follows: 1) Central Region grew by 118.3% year-on-year from the previous month, which grew by 28.9% year-on-year, with Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Saraburi, and Singburi showing the best growth. 2) Eastern Region grew by 107.0% year-on-year from the previous month, which grew by 18.5% year-on-year, with Nakhon Nayok, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao showing the best growth. 3) Southern Region grew by 78.4% year-on-year from the previous month, which grew by 25.0% year-on-year, with Yala, Songkhla, and Phuket showing the best growth.