Excise tax in Thailand is complex but critical for Chinese EV and battery companies. Learn how Thailand’s tax rules affect costs, incentives, and market entry strategies.
泰国电动车和电池的消费税政策复杂多变。了解中国企业如何应对泰国的税收挑战,把握东南亚电动车市场机遇。
Thailand Long Term Resident (LTR) visa: Key Updates and Requirements for 2026
Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa explains eligibility, benefits, and application steps for high-potential foreigners in Thailand in 2026.
Thailand’s Cabinet Approves Draft Secondary Legislation on Global Minimum Tax
On 30 December 2025, the Thai Cabinet approved in principle four pieces of draft secondary legislation to support the implementation of Thailand’s Emergency Decree on Top-up Tax.
Stricter rules apply from 1 Jan 2026 for establishing Thai companies
Applications to establish companies with foreign shareholders or directors may be required to submit bank statements of their Thai shareholders.
Bank of Thailand (BOT) applies stricter document checks for foreign currency inflows
Effective from Monday 29 December 2025, financial institutions must apply stricter document checks for foreign currency inflows with a value of USD 200,000 or more.
Import duty exemption for low value goods to end on 31 December 2025
On 16 December 2025, Ms. Lalida Periswiwatana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, confirmed that import duty will be collected on all goods imported into Thailand with a value of Baht 1 or more, starting from 1 January 2026.
Thailand Revenue Department Updates VAT Return Form (Por.Por.30) Effective 1 March 2026
Thailand’s Revenue Department has announced an update to the monthly VAT Return Form (Por.Por.30) and its supplementary attachment (detailing output and input tax of each branch) that will be effective from 1 March 2026.
Thailand Social Security Contribution Changes for 2026
Thailand social security contribution changes for 2026 will see a higher wage ceiling introduced for calculating monthly contributions, impacting both employees and employers.
Thailand’s Cabinet approves tax breaks for investment in solar power equipment
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved granting corporate and personal income tax deductions for investment in solar power equipment.
Leave benefits for new families get a boost
Amendments to Thailand’s Labour Protection Act will take effect on 7 December 2025 that will improve maternity leave benefits and introduce paternity leave for employees for the first time.













