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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.
Tiered tax system on cigarettes under fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» Academics have criticised the tiered tax system currently applied to cigarettes, and called on the government to restructure it to a single excise tax rate as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Government vows to ramp up demand for electric vehicles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/04/2025
» The government says it is committed to transforming Thailand into an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub, emphasising this policy also focuses on stimulating demand for EVs to encourage consumer adoption.
Struggling restaurants and nightspots seek tax relief
Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2025
» Operators of entertainment venues and restaurants are petitioning the Thai government to temporarily suspend the 5% excise tax imposed on them, citing the economic downturn.
EV tax changes to be presented to cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry looks set to submit support measures for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to the cabinet by April.
Tax rejig for plug-in hybrids likely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/03/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing to adjust tax conditions to promote plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by removing the requirement related to the size of the fuel tank, supporting Thailand as a production hub for this type of vehicle.
Excise Department preps salt tax roadmap
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Excise Department has laid out a roadmap for the imposition of a salt tax (sodium tax), which would start with snack foods, which are known to possess little to no nutritional value.
Carbon tax implementation in the offing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/02/2025
» Thailand is set to implement a carbon tax this month as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental sustainability.
Agency to rejig PHEV excise tax conditions
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry is poised to propose adjustments to the excise tax conditions for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to support manufacturers.