Sin tax to be hiked to support elderly

The cabinet has approved a 2% increase in the excise tax on liquor, cigarettes and beer so it can better help needy elderly people.

The move is part of the elderly bill approved at its meeting on Tuesday.

Full story: Bangkok Post

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