moonseeker Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Still nothing in the headlines? MS> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I have seen nothing new since the topic was posted in the news yesterday evening. It gives some percentages. It looks like a 50 baht pack of cigarettes will go up about 10 baht (20%). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino28 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 For now at tesco lotus online for Chang the price Are the same of yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Here is the latest news report as of 46 minutes ago https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1002508-sharp-tax-hike-on-alcohol-and-tobacco-effective-immediately/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 What ever the hike for ciggies I'm sure it won't come anywhere close to the price of smokes in Australia, $24 for a packet of 20 and $37 for packets of 30. How low income earners manage a packet a day habit is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLick Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 No F way I'm going to pay 85 thb for a bottle of Chang piss at 7/11... if it's true I'm moving to Vietnam / Bali etc. Already 4 times more expensive than in Europe while 1/5 of the quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Have a look at the top story on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross163103 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Facts are I bought a case of Heineken today (Sept 16th) for 935 baht at Supamitr, the lady told me tomorrow 1700 baht. Maybe time to move to Vietnam or Cambodia, just a thought. Thailand's going to price themselves right out of the market--and not just alcohol, been going this way for quite a few years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 An extract from the Bangkok post has been removed as they do not allow it to be reproduced on here. Sorry guys 26) The Bangkok Post and Phuketwan do not allow quotes from their news articles or other material to appear on Thaivisa.com. Neither do they allow links to their publications. Posts from members containing quotes from or links to Bangkok Post or Phuketwan publications will be deleted from the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonseeker Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Thanks, please close. Nice weekend......MS> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasanews Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 liars create rumors, fools spread them and morons believe them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 13 hours ago, ross163103 said: Facts are I bought a case of Heineken today (Sept 16th) for 935 baht at Supamitr, the lady told me tomorrow 1700 baht. Maybe time to move to Vietnam or Cambodia, just a thought. Thailand's going to price themselves right out of the market--and not just alcohol, been going this way for quite a few years now. And sales will drop to next to zero, and then what? Distributors out of work, less beer made so brewers need less or no staff, two of the biggest companies owned by some of the (until now) richest men in Thailand reduced to selling soda water, world headlines that Thailand more than doubles the price of alcohol in one go, investors see a government panicking because the national bank account is emptying. Only Thais, and probably not even them, will believe it's all done for health reasons, especially as many would now only be able to afford the gut-rot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGarbo Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 As of Sat evening, no price changes. From the Nation, prices will rise only a little: "The tax on a can of beer will be Bt0.50 higher, and for bottles of beer it will be Bt2.66 more. For higher-priced beer, the tax will decrease by between Bt0.99 and Bt2. White spirit will be taxed more |by Bt0.84 to Bt3.49 per bottle. For other kinds of locally produced |spirit, the additional tax will be |Bt8 per bottle for drinks with 28 per cent alcohol content and Bt30 for drinks with 40 per cent alcohol content. The tax on other imported spirits, such as Johnnie Walker Red and Blue Label Scotch whisky, will be a little less, from Bt3 to Bt26 depending on alcohol content. The variance is due to a tax hike on higher alcohol content." Hardly any reason to jump ship, considering the other, unique aspects of Smile Central. I'll be staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Bought 10 cases of San Mig light (24 bottles) from the wholesaler last night, only up 10 baht a case so i wont even bother passing that increase on to my customers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGarbo Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, LennyW said: Bought 10 cases of San Mig light (24 bottles) from the wholesaler last night, only up 10 baht a case so i wont even bother passing that increase on to my customers! Right. Looks like much ado about nothing. After 30 yrs here, I know the drill. Announce huge increase in tax, wait for business comments, then wait for public comments, then announce a much reduced tax. Govt looks responsive. Everyone happy. Edited September 17, 2017 by JackGarbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The Bangkok Post lays it out nicely. But no links here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 38 minutes ago, craigt3365 said: The Bangkok Post lays it out nicely. But no links here. And that says the price of a can of beer will increase by a massive 50 satang and a bottle by 2.66 baht. So another poster quoting someone who sells beer (#8) that the price would nearly double was talking out of her hat. Or she knows more than the BP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: And that says the price of a can of beer will increase by a massive 50 satang and a bottle by 2.66 baht. So another poster quoting someone who sells beer (#8) that the price would nearly double was talking out of her hat. Or she knows more than the BP. I think we'll just have to wait and see! I've heard different scenarios from different people, all who are "in the know"! TiT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Harris Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 My bar said 5 baht extra on a heineken now 65 baht starting today Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidream Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The same drill as always- wait until the last minute to announce it and then everyone wanders about getting the wrong answers. Both the BP and Nation have exactly the same price increases and the same source for their information which is the Excise Tax Department so I am inclined to believe them. Since the tax is confusing- I am going to watch out for some price gouging in various outlets , stores or bars. I would have to believe places like 7/ll; Tesco and the big retailers will be providing a correct price as they don't want to lose customers who are mostly Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Facts now from 7/11, so no major drama!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 It looks like a small increase adding more tax to the "tourist or Farang" drinks. The killer Lao Khao has largely been spared again which the very strong alcohol lobby here & health officials will not be happy about due to its rough alcohol spirit damaging the liver killing thousands of Thais every year. Locally produced wine has been spared. Cigarettes are still 60% less tax than Singapore, OZ or NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLick Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, natway09 said: Cigarettes are still 60% less tax than Singapore, OZ or NZ Are local wages also just 60% less than SG/OZ/NZ? I think most Thais would welcome such pay rise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 4:56 PM, ross163103 said: Facts are I bought a case of Heineken today (Sept 16th) for 935 baht at Supamitr, the lady told me tomorrow 1700 baht. BS ! Stop spreading lies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 My local 7/11 hasn't increased prices yet. I am watching the football whilst having a deep and meaningful conversation with my friend Leo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 12:42 PM, giddyup said: What ever the hike for ciggies I'm sure it won't come anywhere close to the price of smokes in Australia, $24 for a packet of 20 and $37 for packets of 30. How low income earners manage a packet a day habit is beyond me. The idea is to prevent people from smoking or at least slow them down because they can't afford it. It does work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 4:56 PM, ross163103 said: Facts are I bought a case of Heineken today (Sept 16th) for 935 baht at Supamitr, the lady told me tomorrow 1700 baht. Maybe time to move to Vietnam or Cambodia, just a thought. Thailand's going to price themselves right out of the market--and not just alcohol, been going this way for quite a few years now. Or you could just do your liver a favour and drink less. Moving countries to save on alcohol is rather extreme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastos60 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 5 hours ago, tropo said: Or you could just do your liver a favour and drink less. Moving countries to save on alcohol is rather extreme. The new prices will also include higher profit margins that the retailers are including. Depending on how much people drink, the extra cost would be about 1 Euro a day or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross163103 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 12 hours ago, balo said: BS ! Stop spreading lies. Not BS and not spreading lies, just telling you what Supamitr told me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross163103 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 8 hours ago, tropo said: Or you could just do your liver a favour and drink less. Moving countries to save on alcohol is rather extreme. It's not just alcohol price increases that would make me move, the increases are just "the straw that broke the camel's back". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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