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Arkhom coy on diesel excise tax cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has refused to take a stance on whether the diesel excise tax cut needs to be extended, saying it depends on global oil prices.
Ministerial squabble delays EV measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/01/2022
» A difference of opinions between the Energy Ministry and the Industry Ministry has resulted in a delay in the introduction of measures to support electric vehicles (EVs), according to a source at the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee who requested anonymity.
Excise considers carbon tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/10/2021
» The Excise Department is conducting a study on a plan to levy a carbon emission tax on the industrial sector, aiming to promote environmental protection in Thailand, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
Draft of new tax for EV industry on track
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2021
» The draft of a new excise tax for the electric vehicle (EV) industry is on track and is expected to be finished this year, said Lavaron Sangsnit, director-general of the Excise Department.
Battery fund needs to be revised
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2021
» An initiative to set up a fund charging battery usage fee to finance the management of used car batteries may not be needed since modern technology can help recycle used batteries, says the Excise Department.
Excise tax rejig seeks to make Thailand an EV hub
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/02/2021
» The excise tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to be finalised this year, meant to establish Thailand as an EV hub, says the Excise Department.
FPO upbeat on 2021 forecast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/12/2020
» Despite a new round of outbreaks in Thailand, the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is still optimistic about next year's economic outlook thanks to improved exports and a tourism recovery supported by vaccinations.
Excise to study reworked EV taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2020
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has ordered the Excise Department to study the excise tax structure on electric vehicles (EV) to promote industry development and lower the price of EVs.
FPO: Indications of GDP shrink diminishing in Q3
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2020
» Economic recovery momentum during July and August suggests the economy could contract less in the third quarter than the previous period, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Excise chief flip-flops as department rejects 50% tax cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/05/2020
» The Excise Department has turned down car makers' proposed 50% tax cut, fearing prices of all vehicles in the market will decline further if the reduction is implemented, the department's chief says.