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Thailand plans car excise overhaul favoring domestic makers
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Thailand plans higher taxes on imported EVs
Thailand is considering raising taxes on imported electric vehicles (EVs) while offering incentives for locally-built EVs. This could increase prices for imported EVs, affecting expats considering buying such vehicles.
Thailand plans car excise overhaul favoring domestic makers
Thailand plans to lower excise taxes on cars built domestically and raise them on imports, with details expected by September 2026 and new rates before year-end. No rates have been published yet, so expats considering a car purchase should monitor for future cost changes.