It seems to me that wholesalers affect the taxes more now as their prices will determine the taxes paid by the brewers. While this has caused business operators much grief, Mr. Somchai from the Excise Department believes the new rates will increase the competitiveness of local producers against importers.
As a consumer, it must be pretty confusing to see all the complex levels of taxes and new changes, and it would be simpler to just feel annoyed and then wait to see the new price labels at the store.
SPIRITS
As my last post focused more on beer, I shall take a look at the impact on white spirits here, which also happens to be part of the strongest business segment in Thai Bev.
At a glance, it seems the alcohol taxes ......
