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Cheap cigarettes could see tax hike of 10 baht per pack

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/09/2017

» Smokers could be required to pay an additional 10 baht per pack for low-priced cigarettes after the new excise rate takes effect on Saturday, while the levy on expensive brands will be increased at a lower rate with the aim of narrowing the price gap between the two segments, says a source at the Finance Ministry.