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Thailand biofuel and electric vehicle tax policies
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The Thai government has implemented several changes to fuel and vehicle taxation to influence the domestic energy and automotive sectors. In late October 2026, the cabinet decided to reduce excise taxes on E20 gasohol and B20 diesel. This measure aimed to lower costs for households and transport operators while supporting farmers by increasing demand for raw materials like sugarcane, cassava, and palm oil. Following these reductions, the government announced approved a restructuring of excise tax rates for imported electric vehicles. Effective January 1, 2027, the tax for battery electric vehicles (BEV) will increase from 10% to 35%, and the rate for range-extended electric vehicles (REEV) will rise from 15% to 35%. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas stated that the measure aims to protect the domestic automotive industry and encourage manufacturers to invest from intense competition, particularly from imports that do not participate in local production. By increasing the tax on finished imports, the government intends incentive schemes. The policy seeks to strengthen the local supply chain, create jobs, and transform Thailand into a regional and global hub for green vehicle manufacturing production and export. By increasing taxes on completely built-up imports, the government intends to incentivize manufacturers to invest in local production facilities, strengthen the domestic supply chain, and increase the use of high-value-added local components. Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa added that the move is designed to ensure fair competition for domestic producers. The policy also seeks to incentivize the use of locally manufactured parts and attract high-tech investment, noting recent interest from investors in Taiwan. The Federation of Thai Industries has expressed support for the move, noting that predicting it could help the automotive sector accounts for approximately 10 percent of Thailand's GDP. industry grow by at least 7 percent, with production potentially reaching 1.55 million units.
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