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Thailand considers excise tax hikes on imported EVs
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/07/2025
» The Ministry of Finance is studying the imposition of a higher excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Mobilising funds for green action
Oped, Published on 17/07/2025
» As the world races to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the question of how to mobilise the trillions needed for climate action, resilience, and inclusive growth has never been more urgent. For Thailand, this is not an abstract challenge -- it is a call to action that is being answered with innovation, ambition, and transparency.
Detailing Neta's fall from grace
Published on 12/07/2025
» Jutamas Tadthiemrom, an employee of a Bangkok-based media corporation, has been using her Neta electric vehicle (EV) for just over a year. The main reason she bought it was to reduce her fuel expenses, as she had used her previous car for more than 12 years.
Chinese EVs flood Thai market, but after-sales support lags
Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market is expanding rapidly, driven by generous government subsidies and tax incentives. However, the influx of Chinese EV brands has sparked concerns over inadequate after-sales service, leaving consumers vulnerable—especially in light of the ongoing controversy surrounding NETA, a Chinese EV brand now facing legal action over unresolved customer complaints.
Princess Sirindhorn Visits Chang Hua Man Royal Project
Published on 04/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 4, 2025 - The Chang Hua Man Royal Project in Phetchaburi Province recently welcomed a royal visit from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who graciously proceeded to the site on 3 July 2025 to perform royal duties and observe the progress of ongoing initiatives. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness granted an audience during which Miss Kobkul Kanchanalai, Deputy Director of the Royal Chitralada Projects, introduced Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, along with the company’s executive team, to present a progress report on Bangchak Group’s collaborative efforts in developing the Royal Project area. The audience was also graciously attended by officials and staff of the Royal Chitralada Projects, as well as Bangchak Group executives and employees.
China's intense EV rivalry tests Thailand's local production goals
Published on 04/07/2025
» Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD, putting ambitious local production plans at risk.
Thailand's export-led model needs rejig
Oped, Pavida Pananond, Published on 03/07/2025
» Time is running out for Thailand, and the stakes have never been higher. As Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira arrived in Washington this week for critical trade talks with the US negotiation team, Thailand confronts not just a tariff negotiation but an existential challenge to its export-dependent economic model. With US President Donald Trump's 90-day grace period expiring on July 8, Thailand must secure a deal or face a punishing 36% tariff that threatens to unravel decades of export-led development strategy.
Hitachi Energy Powers Thailand’s Sustainable Energy Future
Published on 01/07/2025
» Hitachi Energy (Thailand) Limited is reinforcing its leadership in Thailand’s clean energy transition by integrating future-ready technologies under One Hitachi to power a sustainable energy future. With digitalisation at its core, this approach combines energy systems, digital technologies, AI, automation, Big Data, and transportation to create a sustainable, secure, resilient, and efficient energy system for all—supporting the national target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Thailand-China ties rooted in trust and family: Pinij
Published on 01/07/2025
» As Thailand and China mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year, Phinij Jarusombat, former deputy prime minister and President of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Relationship Council (TCCRC), reflects on a half-century of enduring friendship, shared prosperity, and what the next 10–20 years may bring.
Trade deal optimism lifts Asian shares
Published on 28/06/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets rose on Friday, and a gauge of global equities reached another record high, on trade-deal optimism and increased expectations for US interest-rate cuts this year.