National News
Zero-alcohol beers to be taxed in 2020
The Excise Department has announced that it will tax non-alcoholic beers next year in an effort to prevent new drinkers. According to the Public Health Ministry, consumers regard the non-alcoholic drinks as an alternative to other drinks as they are considerably cheaper due to the lack of tax.
The makers are also able to distribute samples at educational institutes as they are labelled as non-alcoholic.
The department has now completed the HS code and tax rate for the 0-per-cent beers, which will be taxed at more than 14 per cent (regular drinks) but at less than 22 per cent (beer containing alcohol). The draft proposal will now be submitted to the cabinet for approval. The draft includes other products related to alcoholic drink such as beer tablets.
The director claimed that the tax rate will not affect the retail price since the 0-per-cent alcohol beers are being sold for almost the same price as ordinary beers but without the high taxes.
Koh Samui. 7-Eleven and Family Mart close overnight.
Samui Covid-19 update
Koh Samui’s first Covid-19 case
One dead, two injured after bar shooting in Samui
National curfew starts today
American women allegedly raped by 2 Thai men on Koh Phangan
Thailand’s government officials extend tourist visas
Thailand closes all borders to foreigners
Things you need to know about Covid-19 coronavirus NOW
Koh Samui’s first Covid-19 case – timeline of infection
-
News4 days agoKoh Samui. 7-Eleven and Family Mart close overnight.
-
News2 weeks agoSamui Covid-19 update
-
Latest News1 week agoKoh Samui’s first Covid-19 case
-
Latest News2 weeks agoOne dead, two injured after bar shooting in Samui
-
National News2 days agoNational curfew starts today
-
Latest News2 weeks agoAmerican women allegedly raped by 2 Thai men on Koh Phangan
-
National News4 days agoThailand’s government officials extend tourist visas
-
Business News1 week agoThailand closes all borders to foreigners