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Thailand considers excise tax hikes on imported EVs
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/07/2025
» The Ministry of Finance is studying the imposition of a higher excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Detailing Neta's fall from grace
Published on 12/07/2025
» Jutamas Tadthiemrom, an employee of a Bangkok-based media corporation, has been using her Neta electric vehicle (EV) for just over a year. The main reason she bought it was to reduce her fuel expenses, as she had used her previous car for more than 12 years.
Chinese EVs flood Thai market, but after-sales support lags
Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market is expanding rapidly, driven by generous government subsidies and tax incentives. However, the influx of Chinese EV brands has sparked concerns over inadequate after-sales service, leaving consumers vulnerable—especially in light of the ongoing controversy surrounding NETA, a Chinese EV brand now facing legal action over unresolved customer complaints.
Thailand's export-led model needs rejig
Oped, Pavida Pananond, Published on 03/07/2025
» Time is running out for Thailand, and the stakes have never been higher. As Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira arrived in Washington this week for critical trade talks with the US negotiation team, Thailand confronts not just a tariff negotiation but an existential challenge to its export-dependent economic model. With US President Donald Trump's 90-day grace period expiring on July 8, Thailand must secure a deal or face a punishing 36% tariff that threatens to unravel decades of export-led development strategy.
Thailand car production rises for first time in nearly 2 years
Reuters, Published on 24/06/2025
» Car production in Thailand rose 10.32% in May from a year earlier, with the first annual rise in 22 months helped by higher pickup truck output for export markets, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Tuesday.
Deft touch needed in Israeli-Iran conflict
News, Published on 23/06/2025
» Since June 14, escalating strikes between Israel and Iran have sent shockwaves through the Thai community in the region. More than 39,500 Thai workers in Israel have been caught in the crossfire, many forced to shelter in underground bunkers or makeshift compounds as normal life is upended.
Troubled EV firm Neta may have to repay Thai subsidies
Published on 11/06/2025
» Electric vehicle (EV) importers participating in the Thai government’s subsidy programme are required to return any subsidies received if they fail to comply with the conditions, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
BoI targets faster EV growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/06/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) aims to help the country drive up employment by boosting the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
EV sector faces bumpy road
Published on 09/06/2025
» A recent uptick in electric vehicle sales may not signify a smooth path for the Thai EV industry following double-digit growth.
Musk blinks first in bitter feud with Trump
Published on 06/06/2025
» When Elon Musk and Donald Trump joined forces during the US presidential campaign last year, there was always a question over how long their alliance would last and who would prevail if it didn’t work out.