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Ministry eyes oil excise tax trims
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/03/2026
» The Finance Ministry is weighing the extent of potential oil tax cuts to keep retail fuel prices at a level the economy can absorb, while also avoiding excessive impact on government revenue.
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.
Excise taxes on cars to be restructured
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing restructure tax rates on automobiles to support the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to future mobility technologies, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles
Call for auto taxes to match global shift
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/11/2024
» The structure of Thailand's automotive excise taxes must align with global trends, particularly the shift towards the electric vehicle (EV) industry, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Developing a strategy resilient to risk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/06/2024
» The original description of an economic cycle estimated it lasted for roughly a decade and included one crisis per cycle. Given recent severe global volatility, this definition no longer holds true.
Study into hydrogen power for use at government complex
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road in Bangkok is studying the feasibility of utilising energy from hydrogen gas to produce electricity for itself.
Clean energy holds short-term promise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2024
» The government is being urged to make Thailand the regional front-runner for clean energy, promoting the sector as a new economic growth engine.
Department considers EV battery subsidy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2022
» The Excise Department is mulling a subsidy to support the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aiming to reduce the price of EVs, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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.
Ministry mulls revision of EV import duties
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2022
» The Finance Ministry is considering a revision of the import duty rates for electric vehicles (EV) to make them more affordable for consumers, says Deputy Finance Minister Santi Prompat.