Thailand approves steep tax hikes on imported EVs

Bangkok Post3 November 2026, 06:44 UTCThailand

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved an excise tax increase on fully imported battery electric ‌vehicles to 35% from 10% starting January, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said, a move aimed at encouraging investment and local production.

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