Excise Department set to hit B578bn goalA petrol station attendant fills a motorcyclist's tank. Taxes on petroleum and petroleum products are a major source of excise revenue. According to Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the department, it collected 191 billion baht from October to January, exceeding the target by 8.32 billion baht or 4.55%. Regarding the planned restructuring of the cigarette excise tax to a single rate, the proposal is scheduled for submission to the cabinet for consideration. If the tax is changed to a single rate, it is expected to increase cigarette tax revenue, said Mr Pornchai.

Source: Bangkok Post February 18, 2026 02:09 UTC