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Forecast suggests EV tax changes will be gradual
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/11/2021
» The Finance Ministry will maintain a balance between supporting existing manufacturers of internal combustion engine-powered cars and promoting electric vehicles (EVs) in its restructuring of the overall vehicle excise tax system, said a ministry source who requested anonymity.
State preps incentives to spur EV demand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/10/2021
» The Finance Ministry stands ready to approve measures to promote the use of electric vehicles (EV), which is expected to significantly bring down the prices of imported EVs, said a source on the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee.
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.
Excise urges pickup's primacy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/06/2021
» Any proposed restructure of the vehicle excise tax should not affect the country's product champion, the one-tonne pickup, says a source at the Excise Department who requested anonymity.
Exim Bank assists capital-heavy firms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/05/2021
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Thailand) vows to offer loans with a special low interest rate and longer grace period to promote Thailand's future industries.
Excise tax collection up on robust car, beer sales
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2021
» Car and beer sales are recovering vigorously, resulting in a surge of excise tax revenue collection by the Excise Department from the two products for the first five months of fiscal 2021.
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.
Finance lines up perks, deterrents
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry plans to adopt both tax incentives and deterrent tools to rev up the investment ratio from the existing 20% of GDP to 40%.
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.
TCG's merchant of risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2021
» Labelling himself both an undertaker and merchant of risks, Rak Vorrakitpokatorn has a mission to help comatose small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) survive profound hardships during this major economic crisis.