Lalamove looks upcountry

Lalamove, the Hong Kong-based on-demand delivery service operator, is expanding its service coverage upcountryafter entering the crowded Thai ride-hailing market in January 2025.

- SUCHIT LEESA-NGUANSUK

“In times of economic uncertainty, we believe in focusing on what matters most: reliability, accessibility and consistency,’ Ben Lin, managing director of Lalamove Thailand, told the Bangkok Post.

He said the company doubled down on the fundamentals by ensuring high service standards for both new and existing drivers, maintaining a wide fleet range and reinforcing the company’s core value of convenience through its on-demand delivery platform.

The focus on simplicity and value has supported the company’s growth in Thailand, said Mr Lin.

Lalamove's operations have primarily focused on Bangkok, but it recently expanded its offerings to Pattaya, Chon Buri and Khon Kaen.

In January 2025, the company launched ride-hailing services in five Southeast Asian markets simultaneously: Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Lalamove's ride-hailing service in Thailand offers both 2-wheel and 4-wheel vehicle options.

“The response was encouraging in the first half of this year,” he said.