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Carbon levy slated for 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2024
» The Excise Department is scheduled to impose a carbon tax by 2025.
Oil Fuel Fund may collect taxes
Business, Published on 10/05/2024
» The Finance Ministry says it does not oppose an Energy Ministry proposal that gives the state Oil Fuel Fund the authority to collect oil taxes.
Asian shares slump as Mideast risk rises
Published on 20/04/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks plunged yesterday as broad risk aversion swept through markets on escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and worries about higher-for-longer US rates.
Preparing for the golden years
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2024
» The government’s ability to successfully push through the draft National Elderly and Basic Pension Act to garner a first reading — the first stage of a bill’s passage — or acceptance of the principle of the bill from the House of Representatives is considered a crucial cornerstone for building a support system for Thailand’s elderly population.
Thai sweet tooth still poses a risk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2024
» Thais consume about 23 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is almost four times higher than the sugar intake standard, says Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Dual rates cut into tobacco tax revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/02/2024
» Using a dual cigarette tax rate has reduced the government's cigarette tax revenue by roughly 23 billion baht, says Tobacco Authority of Thailand governor Poomjit Pongpanngam.
Excise considers tax rejig for cigarettes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2024
» The Excise Department is considering whether a single tax rate or weight-based levy should be applied for cigarettes, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Booze tax cuts approved to boost tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/01/2024
» The cabinet has approved tax cuts on alcoholic beverages, with wine prices set to fall significantly, in order to boost tourism.
Bottoms up: Wine taxes slashed
Business, Published on 03/01/2024
» The cabinet halved the excise tax on certain wines to stimulate tourism and domestic spending, says permanent finance secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Booze tax cuts approved to spur tourism
Published on 02/01/2024
» The cabinet has approved tax cuts on alcoholic beverages, with wine prices set to fall significantly, in order to boost tourism.