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Official: Stay the course on EV sector
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2024
» Despite concern over the arrival of the Chinese electric vehicle supply chain to the domestic automotive industry, Thailand must continue to fuel the growth of its EV sector, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
EV imports expected to reach 175,000 in two years
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Excise Department estimates electric vehicle (EV) imports will reach 175,000 units within two years, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Excise considers new green tax measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2024
» The Excise Department plans to implement four tax measures for the environment and society this year, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Reduced property fees extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2023
» The cabinet approved extending the reduced ownership transfer and mortgage fees for another year, which is expected to increase GDP by an additional 0.5%, says Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office.
Budget sought to maintain state EV subsidy
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/08/2023
» The Excise Department says the 2.9-billion-baht subsidy to support the use of electric vehicles (EVs) will run out within September and it plans to request an additional budget from the new administration to continue the programme until 2025, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Excise requests extra B3bn for EV subsidy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2023
» The Excise Department plans to ask for an additional government budget of 3 billion baht to subsidise the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state EV subsidy scheme, in line with the rising sales volume, says deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn.
Spat obstructs EV battery production
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2023
» The development of measures to promote the domestic production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries remains deadlocked because of differing opinions between the Finance Ministry and the Industry Ministry, says a National EV Policy Committee source who requested anonymity.
Carbon tax steps gradually taking shape
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/01/2023
» The Excise Department wants to complete its study of carbon tax collection measures this year, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Agency, Mercedes-Benz sign deal to promote EVs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/12/2022
» The Excise Department and Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing (Thailand) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) under the government's subsidy scheme.
Department considers EV battery subsidy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2022
» The Excise Department is mulling a subsidy to support the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aiming to reduce the price of EVs, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.