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Struggling restaurants and nightspots seek tax relief
Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2025
» Operators of entertainment venues and restaurants are petitioning the Thai government to temporarily suspend the 5% excise tax imposed on them, citing the economic downturn.
Motorbike CO2 tax 'not aimed at profit'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/03/2018
» The planned tax on motorcycles and oil that is to be based on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions exceeding the maximum threshold is not aimed at making profits, but rather for environmental purposes, says the Excise Department.
Sugary drink makers get tax reprieve
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/09/2022
» Manufacturers of sugary drinks have been given more time to adjust their recipes after the government pushed back the latest hike in the excise levy for another six months.
Diesel subsidies to be extended
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/05/2022
» The government will likely extend its diesel price subsidy programme that is due to end on May 20, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.
Software successful at snaring smugglers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/08/2021
» The Excise Department is using software to track down suspected smugglers as part of its effort to improve tax collection efficiency, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
Finance Minister doubts sodium tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/12/2018
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong has raised an eyebrow at the Excise Department's proposed tax on salty foods, saying it is insufficient as written as a lot of effort would be required for the enforcement of a minimal levy amount.
Scant CO2 tax impact seen
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/03/2018
» The new excise tax on motorcycles based on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will add a meagre 0.05% to retail prices if implemented, says the tax department chief.
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.
Excise to study reworked EV taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2020
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has ordered the Excise Department to study the excise tax structure on electric vehicles (EV) to promote industry development and lower the price of EVs.
AP Honda predicts excise price hike
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 17/05/2019
» AP Honda forecasts that the new excise tax for motorcycles, effective from 2020, could add 200-10,000 baht to retail prices, depending on model size.