TH Automotive Manufacturing plans to officially inaugurate its vehicle assembly plant in Cambodia later in 2026, further adding to its investment in the country's automotive manufacturing sector.

The development was discussed during a meeting between company Chairman Norm Tong and Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on August 18th, 2026.

During the meeting, Tong thanked the Royal Government and relevant ministries and institutions for their support and facilitation of the company's operations in Cambodia. He briefed Hun Manet on the company's activities and noted that TH Automotive Manufacturing holds the exclusive distribution rights for GAC and Chevrolet vehicles in Cambodia. The company has also invested in an assembly plant for both brands.

The plant has been completed and recently began trial operations. It currently employs approximately 250 workers at its facility in Kampong Chhnang province. The employees have received technical training to ensure that vehicles assembled at the plant meet quality and safety requirements while remaining affordable for Cambodian customers.

TH Automotive Manufacturing is a partner of GAC International for the production of GAC vehicles. The company has invited Hun Manet to preside over the official inauguration ceremony of the assembly plant at an appropriate time in 2026.

Hun Manet said the company's investment contributes to job creation, technology transfer to Cambodian workers and the availability of vehicles at prices accessible to Cambodian customers.

The Prime Minister also referred to the Royal Government's policies and support mechanisms for businesses and investors operating in Cambodia.

Hun Manet encouraged TH Automotive Manufacturing to explore partnerships with local companies and enterprises to supply or produce vehicle components, equipment and interior accessories. He said such cooperation could contribute to the national economy and increase the participation of Cambodian companies in the automotive supply chain.

The development comes as Cambodia's automotive sector expands its manufacturing and component-production activities. According to figures cited in the reports, more than US$ 2.79 billion in cumulative investment in the automotive sector was approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia between 2015 and 2024. The sector's expansion has included increased vehicle assembly and automotive component manufacturing activity.

In April, Hun Manet called on global vehicle manufacturers to work with local enterprises to increase domestic production of automotive parts. Cambodia is also pursuing increased manufacturing activity in electronics and automotive components, supported by a US$ 10 billion national budget for 2025 focused on modernisation, competitiveness and economic sovereignty.