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State revenue outperforms target by 6.9%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/10/2023
» For the first 11 months of fiscal 2023, government revenue exceeded its target by 6.9%, or 153 billion baht, achieving a treasury balance of 300 billion baht at the end of August, said Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Revenue collection likely to exceed B2.4tn target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2022
» The government's revenue collection in fiscal 2022, which ends on Sept 30, is expected to beat the target by 40-60 billion baht, says Krisada Chinavicharana, permanent secretary for finance.
Budget sought to maintain state EV subsidy
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/08/2023
» The Excise Department says the 2.9-billion-baht subsidy to support the use of electric vehicles (EVs) will run out within September and it plans to request an additional budget from the new administration to continue the programme until 2025, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Electric cars will help cut smog
News, Published on 27/02/2019
» Increasing air pollution in Thailand caused by hazardous particulate matter known as PM2.5 has led many people to ask where this threat is coming from. According to several respected scholars and a study by the Pollution Control Department, diesel vehicle fuel exhaust emissions is one of the main causes. (Another is the burning of forest under-growth and agricultural clearing).
Sugary drinks keep their fizz despite tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/03/2023
» The third stage of the excise tax hike for sugar-sweetened beverages comes into effect on April 1 after a six-month government postponement expires.
Panel to mull perks for EV batteries
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/04/2022
» The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee will consider promotion measures for the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Thailand, says Excise Department director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
Ferrari offers luxury hybrid car locally
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/11/2025
» Italian automaker Ferrari has launched its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Southeast Asia, choosing the Thai market for its debut, just as the government prepares to impose a higher rate of excise tax on cars, including luxury supercars, from 2026.
Tax relief for tobacco growers
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/10/2019
» The Excise Department will cut the tobacco tax from 10 satang to 2.5 satang per gramme for one year, starting Jan 1, 2020, to give farmers time to adjust to the new rate.
Tax policy to address environment, health issues
Published on 03/12/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing six new tax measures focusing on environmental protection and public health.
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.