Bangkok eyes new tobacco tax


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BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to impose a new tobacco tax of up to 10 satang per cigarette called “Tobacco Tax for Local Maintenance”.

BMA deputy permanent secretary Suthathip Son-iam said on Wednesday (May 4) that this would be the first time Bangkok will impose tax on tobacco in its areas.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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