Sin tax can affect what you pay for drinks, cigarettes, fuel, and vehicles in Thailand, but the charge varies by product. People often call these duties “sin taxes,” although Thailand’s excise system also covers goods that aren’t linked directly to health risks. The Excise Department, under the Ministry of Finance, administers the system. Rates may […]

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A disaster-insurance announcement doesn’t automatically mean you can submit a claim. If you’re considering claiming on Thailand’s new disaster insurance, the June 2026 reporting didn’t confirm an active consumer scheme. At that point, coverage, eligibility, premiums, and filing procedures remained unsettled. This is a June 2026 snapshot, not proof of what’s available today: the government […]

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BANGKOK – Thailand’s Finance Ministry is currently exploring a brand new way to raise state revenue. Officials want to charge a mandatory departure tax every time a traveler leaves the country by air. The initial fee is set at 1,000 Thai baht, which equals roughly 28 US dollars. This proposed charge, applying to every person […]

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If you’re expecting a Thai government payment, you may be wondering whether it was approved, sent, or delayed. The right way to check depends on the benefit and the agency that handles it, because Thailand doesn’t have one universal tracker for every government payment. First, identify the payer and program, then use the agency’s official […]

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BANGKOK – Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission has officially launched a highly anticipated eight-point strategy to combat widespread graft. On October 6, 2026, newly appointed Secretary-General Nitiphan Prachuabmoh declared a bold new management stance. The primary focus of this initiative rests strictly on eliminating grand corruption and dismantling foreign grey capital networks. This decisive approach marks […]

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