InfoQuest (December 12, 2019) -- Ms. Narumon Pinyo Sinwat, spokesperson of Thai Prime Minister, clarified the report that the government will levy tax on vehicles more than 10 years old. She said that the government has no such a plan, and it is only a suggestion from the private sector. The government has not deliberated on it since discussion on relevant rules and a comprehensive analysis on the impacts should be made before any measure is issued.
According to the spokesperson, the current regulation on annual taxation on vehicles remains unchanged, which includes that private passenger cars with no more than 7 seats should be taxed according to cylinder capacity; that private motorcycles, public motorcycles, trailers, rollers and agricultural tractors are taxed according to vehicle type; and that private passenger cars, private trucks, and taxis with more than 7 seats, and electric cars with no more than 7 seats will be taxed based on weight.
Besides, the government called for owners of old private cars and commercial vehicles to check engines and exhaust pipes regularly, so as to meet relevant emission standards, cutting air pollution, black smoke, and PM 2.5.
"Before releasing any measures, the government will always give full consideration to economic and social benefits, and especially, we should not impose more burden to the people," noted Ms. Narumon.
Source: InfoQuest, by Tanit Tongnok / Kasamarporn / Rachada, translated by Xinhua Silk Road
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