LEPAS Prepares for New EV Taxes and Thai Production Plan

MGR Online•Economy•50m ago

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LEPAS Thailand is adjusting its business plan and domestic production strategy to prepare for new electric vehicle excise tax structures starting January 2027.

•LEPAS Thailand is reviewing cost assessments and marketing offers in response to new EV excise taxes.
•The Cabinet approved a new excise tax structure for imported EVs effective January 2027.
•LEPAS Thailand plans to begin actual production in Rayong province in November 2026.
•LEPAS Thailand is developing the LEPAS Care program to improve technical personnel and spare parts management.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved a new excise tax structure for imported electric vehicles to promote domestic investment and production.
•The new excise tax structure for imported electric vehicles is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
•LEPAS Thailand is adjusting cost assessments, marketing offers, and domestic production plans to align with the new tax criteria.
•LEPAS Thailand has scheduled the start of actual production in Rayong in November 2026.
•Jittisak Wongsiri stated that domestic production in Thailand is a fundamental basis for long-term business operations.
•LEPAS Thailand is developing the LEPAS Care program to enhance technical staff, specialized tools, and spare parts management.
•LEPAS Thailand is coordinating with dealers to provide customers with clear information regarding delivery schedules and purchase conditions.

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Key Quotes

Jittisak Wongsiri

"Our approach is to plan cohesively from the start to after-sales care, assessing the impact of the tax structure alongside market demand."

แนวทางรับมือของเราคือการวางแผนให้เชื่อมโยงกันตั้งแต่การจนถึงการดูแลหลังการขาย โดยประเมินผลกระทบจากโครงสร้างภาษีควบคู่กับความต้องการของตลาด

Jittisak Wongsiri

"During a period where policy and the market are changing, customers should receive clear information and continuous care."

ในช่วงที่นโยบายและตลาดกำลังเปลี่ยนแปลง ลูกค้าควรได้รับข้อมูลที่ชัดเจนและการดูแลที่ต่อเนื่อง

Key Entities

Organization

LEPAS Thailand(เลพาส ประเทศไทย)

An electric vehicle company preparing for new tax structures and domestic production in Thailand.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that approved the adjustment of the excise tax structure for imported electric vehicles.

Person

Jittisak Wongsiri(จิตติศักดิ์ วงษ์ศิริ)

The Sales and Dealer Network Development Director of LEPAS Thailand.

Place

Rayong Province(จังหวัดระยอง)ℹ️

The location where LEPAS Thailand plans to assemble vehicles.

Policy

LEPAS Care

A program by LEPAS Thailand for developing technical personnel, tools, and spare parts management.