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Reform of EV duties urged

Electric vehicles are displayed at a Bangkok International Motor Show. Pattarapong Chatpattarasill

The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet a reduction of the import duty for electric vehicles (EVs) to 40%, 20% and zero percent, each depending on the engine size, says Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.

He said smaller EVs should be subject to lower import tax rates than larger ones as part of the ministry's plan to promote their adoption.

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