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Tax shift props up the auto industry
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said during a recent conference that the government should impose a high excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Tax rejig favours EVs with more local parts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/07/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing to adjust the excise tax structure for automobiles, linking it to the use of local content.
A brotherhood of monarchs
News, Published on 28/07/2025
» The bond between the kingdoms of Thailand and Bhutan was enlivened by a historic state visit by Their Majesties the King and Queen earlier in the year -- a visit that has strengthened the enduring ties.
Thailand 'can't match' Vietnam's US tariff proposals
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thailand cannot offer the same kind of trade proposals to the United States as Vietnam did, warns Somjai Phagaphasvivat, an expert in international economics, who added that Vietnam was able to remove tariffs on all US imports because it has free trade agreements (FTAs) with 27 countries, which have already reduced most of Vietnam's import tariffs to zero.
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.
Export hopes run thin
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/07/2025
» A letter issued by US President Donald Trump on Monday regarding trade tariffs has been a rude awakening for Thailand.
UK setbacks dent soft power push
Oped, Nopporn Wong-Anan, Published on 08/07/2025
» As Thailand hosts the Splash Soft Power Forum from today to Friday, showcasing the country's ambitions across 14 soft power industries -- from Muay Thai and fashion to wellness and cuisine -- two recent developments in the UK threaten to undermine the credibility and momentum of this strategic initiative.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Russia forum spurs talks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2025
» A Thai trade representative visited St Petersburg last month to strengthen economic ties between Thailand and Russia, while also attempting to revive negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Thai trade envoy pushes for Thai-Russia FTA talks
Published on 25/06/2025
» Thailand Trade Representative Umesh Pandey held high-level discussions with Russian officials, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment and reviving negotiations for a free trade agreement between Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).