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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.
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.
Cabinet okays 'easy e-receipts' scheme
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2024
» The cabinet yesterday approved the "easy e-receipts" scheme where eligible purchases can be deducted against personal income tax, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Tax evasion fines ‘could reach B2.5bn’
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2024
» The Excise Department expects to collect nearly 2.5 billion baht in fines in cases involving smuggling of untaxed goods in the 2024 fiscal year that ended on Sept 30.
Excise eager to close booze tax loopholes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2023
» The Excise Department plans to restructure the excise tax on liquor and beer to close loopholes, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Carbon from industry added to the tax mix
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/08/2023
» The Excise Department says the carbon tax structure will include carbon emitted by the industrial supply chain in the future.
Prospects for diesel tax cut extension remain unclear
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/06/2023
» The Excise Department is still uncertain whether it can extend the diesel excise tax cut under the interim government, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Excise unfazed by proposed liquor act
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/05/2023
» The Excise Department's liquor policy does not conflict with the Move Forward Party's Progressive Liquor Act, says deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn.
Weak economy hampers liquor upgrades
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/05/2023
» The Excise Department says current economic conditions are unfavourable, resulting in only one small, community-based entrepreneur applying for a licence to become a medium-sized liquor producer, says deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn.