A coalition of 10 automotive associations wants Thailand to raise excise tax on fully imported EVs to at least 32%, warning that cheaper Chinese imports could damage local production and auto-parts suppliers.

Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (Tapma) has reported that the Thai auto parts export market in 2017 was valued up to $19.84 billion (Bt617 billion) with 15.5 per cent growth compared to 2016.