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Finance Ministry plans rejig of fuel excise tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/08/2019
» The Finance Ministry wants to revamp the structure of the excise tax on fuels to base it on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to protect the environment.
Tax cut eyed for EV batteries
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/03/2019
» The Excise Department is poised to cut taxes to encourage setting up electric vehicle (EV) battery plants in Thailand, says a source familiar with the issue.
Tax waiver for EVs tied to battery plants
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/03/2019
» Electric vehicle makers that receive an excise tax waiver are required to set up local EV battery plants within five years, says a senior official at the Excise Department.
Excise mulls tax break to spur EV production
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2019
» The Excise Department is poised to waive the tax imposed on full electric vehicles (EVs) in a fresh move to encourage makers to start producing the cars.
Excise Department readies low tax for EVs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/01/2019
» The Excise Department is poised to impose a low tax on mild hybrid cars to promote manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand, says the head of the department.
Laos's EDL-Gen plans baht bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2018
» A Laos-based firm intends to raise funds by issuing baht-denominated bonds for the Nam Ngum 2 hydroelectric power plant, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Excise rejig could boost electric vehicles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/11/2018
» The Excise Department could revise its tax structure for conventional cars by tightening greenhouse gas emission limits in a push to encourage electric vehicle (EV) production and usage in Thailand.
Excise package backs S-curve industries, targets junk food
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/11/2018
» The Excise Department expects a comprehensive tax package, including excise tax on electric vehicles (EVs); motorcycles based on carbon dioxide emissions; and high-sodium and trans-fat foods, to seek cabinet approval by the end of this year.
Excise Department mulls environmental tax options
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/07/2018
» The Excise Department is conducting a study of the impact from imposing an environmental tax that could possibly be directed to a fund to support recycling and related activities.
Incentives for EVs considered
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/08/2016
» The Finance Ministry is ready to offer tax incentives to encourage carmakers to assemble electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand, a top official says.