Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has clarified that the proposed excise tax increase on petrol in Greater Bangkok is merely a proposal, and there are no current plans for its implementation.

This statement came yesterday, December 22, following misunderstandings about the proposal’s intent and potential ramifications.

Suriya apologised for any confusion, explaining that the idea of the tax increase was a case study, modelled after similar initiatives in other countries. He reiterated that there was no immediate plan to put this idea into action.

The Transport Ministry’s primary focus, according to Suriya, is to reduce living costs. He outlined a plan to cap electric train fares at 20 baht per trip, which is expected to take effect within the next two years. Importantly, this cap would be implemented without the need for petrol tax hikes.

 

by Mitch Connor 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

Suriya apologised for any confusion, explaining that the idea of the tax increase was a case study, modelled after similar initiatives in other countries. He reiterated that there was no immediate plan to put this idea into action

Backpedaling.

41 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Backpedaling.

Yes, eco friendly backpedalling.

 

I think what Bangkok needs is a congestion charge and Ken Livingstone to take over as mayor. Come to think of it, Boris needs a job. Cycle lanes, bus lanes, speed humps, the whole works. There's so much they could do to really screw things up. Bring it on, I say. And make Buakhao one way, reversing every 24 hours to make it fair.

Edited December 23, 20232 yr by bradiston

9 hours ago, bradiston said:

Yes, eco friendly backpedalling.

 

I think what Bangkok needs is a congestion charge and Ken Livingstone to take over as mayor. Come to think of it, Boris needs a job. Cycle lanes, bus lanes, speed humps, the whole works. There's so much they could do to really screw things up. Bring it on, I say. And make Buakhao one way, reversing every 24 hours to make it fair.

Forget Red Ken,boris the bunger

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