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Election puts new rules in limbo
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2026
» In 2026, several taxes are in the Finance Ministry's pipeline that will affect salaried employees, the public and businesses.
Fiscal decline expected to pressure Thailand over the medium term
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2026, the incoming government is likely to face a host of internal and external challenges, with Thailand's fiscal position a longstanding problem that has become more strained amid sluggish economic growth.
Mobile labs to ensure quality, safety of local liquor
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Excise Department is introducing free alcohol quality testing in three provinces in a bid to raise the standards of locally produced liquor and ensure consumer safety.
Final phase of sugar tax takes effect
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2025
» Beverage manufacturers and producers of sweetened products that fail to reformulate their recipes to reduce sugar content face higher excise taxes under the final phase of the sugar tax now in effect, says the Ministry of Finance.
Agency urged to rev up excise tax evasion drive
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/04/2025
» The Excise Department was instructed to expedite implementation of its zero tolerance policy for excise tax evasion, cracking down on violations of excise laws.
Excise Department preps salt tax roadmap
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Excise Department has laid out a roadmap for the imposition of a salt tax (sodium tax), which would start with snack foods, which are known to possess little to no nutritional value.
State revenue collection in fiscal 2025 Q1 exceeds target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/02/2025
» Government revenue collection in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 exceeded the target by 2.4%, lifted by income from state enterprises, the excise tax on beer and value-added tax (VAT) from domestic consumption.
Excise Department to revise community liquor guidelines
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2024
» The Excise Department is preparing to revise the guidelines and conditions for the production of community liquor to improve competitiveness.
Move to scrap tax on specially modified vehicles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2024
» The Excise Department is preparing to issue a ministerial regulation to waive taxes on cars designed for the elderly or people with disabilities, down from the current rate of 25-40%.
Community liquor wins state backing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry has vowed to enhance the competitiveness of Thai community liquor on a global scale.