Excise tax reduction to encourage people to use eco-cars

The Ministry of Finance plans to announce the reduction of excise tax for eco-cars by 17 percent, in a bid to promote motorists to conserve more energy.

Teh acting Director-General of Excise Tax Department, Col. Surapol Supradit (สุรพล สุประดิษฐ์), says the excise tax reduction will be for people who use eco-cars. He says the plan is in compliance with Cabinet's resolution on June 5th, 2007. According to the resolution, the excise tax reduction will enable car manufacturers to distribute eco-cars next year.

In addition, a certified eco-car must have no more than 10 passenger seats, and the cylinder for eco-cars with benzene engine must not exceed 1,300 cubic centimeters. As for eco-cars using diesel, the cylinders must not exceed 1,400 cubic centimeters.

To comply with the regulations, car manufacturers must submit their certificates to guarantee their qualifications of energy-saving cars issued by the Ministry of Industry.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 28 November 2007

less than 10 seats and engines smaller than 1300cc. so nothing about emissions or fuel efficiency

does this mean that bangkok's tuk tuks qualify as eco cars?

does this mean that bangkok's tuk tuks qualify as eco cars?

Probably

does this mean that bangkok's tuk tuks qualify as eco cars?

Probably

another loophole that needs to be closed...

At least it's a move in the right direction and least there's some kind of plan.

Better than none.