Thai Automotive Associations Call For 32% Import Duty On Chinese EVs

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s automotive and auto parts industry associations are urging the government to impose a 32% import duty on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs), warning that a potential surge in imports following the expiration of current incentive programs could severely undermine the country’s domestic manufacturing sector and supply chain. Thai Government Pushes Plan […]

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Thai Government Pushes Plan to Get 300,000 EVs on the Road

BANGKOK — The Ministry of Transport is preparing an action plan to boost electric vehicle adoption by 300,000 vehicles, supported by tax incentives and a car trade-in scheme aimed at accelerating the shift away from petrol-powered transportation. Thailand pushes to put electric cars on the road Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat outlined two key measures […]

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Fight Over Electric Vehicle Charging at Pattaya Station

PATTAYA — Two electric vehicle drivers were involved in a physical fight after a dispute over a charging queue at a station in Pattaya, Chonburi, on April 12, 2026, in an incident that highlights growing tensions at EV charging facilities as adoption of electric vehicles continues to rise across Thailand. Electric Vehicle Bursts into Flames […]

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Fully Electric Mobile Foreign Currency Exchange Service Unveiled in Pattaya

Kasikornbank (KBANK) has collaborated with Pattaya City to introduce the FX EV Car, an electric vehicle designed for mobile foreign currency exchange services, to enhance convenience for both Thai and international customers. Thai Baht Strengthens to 4.5-Month High Against USD Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngamphichet welcomed Mr. Boonthep Jiraphat, Assistant Managing Director of Kasikornbank and […]

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Mercedes-Benz, Thonburi Sign 10-Year EV Deal

BANGKOK (NNT) – Mercedes-Benz has announced a new collaboration with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd., signing a 10-year contract to produce electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. The partnership is in line with the government’s ambition to transform Thailand into a regional hub for mobility, supporting the “Ignite Thailand” project to boost economic and […]

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