OPINION

Savvy excise tax hike going up in smoke

News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/09/2018

» I have a strong reason to oppose the recent decision by the Finance Ministry to delay an increase in excise tax on cigarettes for another two years, from next year to October 2021. The delay doesn't spell good news for the state coffers, which is one consideration. Another concern is that it would deal a harsh blow to the state's efforts to discourage young smokers.