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  1. Budget legislation is currently under parliamentary review.
  2. The government introduced the Finance Bill 2026 to the lower house, detailing fiscal deficits and requiring supplementary funding.
  3. The government of Thailand proposes a budget bill for first reading in the House of Representatives.
  4. The Prime Minister addresses industry concerns and tasks the Deputy PM with reviewing the tax structure in Thailand.

Thailand's Finance Ministry Prepares Tax Hike Amid Fuel Tax Cut Proposals

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The Finance Ministry is preparing a tax increase as part of a review of Thailand's tax structure. Separately, the Energy Minister proposed five urgent measures, including fuel excise tax cuts of 1–2 baht a litre, to stabilize the Oil Fuel Fund. The fund's deficit stood at 103.561 billion baht as of October 18.

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The proposals aim to contain financial losses within the Oil Fuel Fund while cushioning fuel costs and encouraging the use of domestically produced biofuels. These measures are part of a broader government effort to manage Thailand's fiscal health.

The Prime Minister previously tasked the Deputy Prime Minister with reviewing the tax structure in Thailand, ahead of the government proposing a budget bill for first reading.

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  • finance ministryGovernment body responsible for managing Thailand's national economic policy and fiscal health
  • ThailandGeopolitical state where the tax structure review and fuel fund deficit occur

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  1. Energy Minister proposes fuel tax cuts as IMF commitments face delays.1 source
  2. Finance Ministry prepares a tax increase in Thailand.1 source

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