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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 10 April 2025
Thailand's Sugar Tax Spurs Sweeter Beverage Reformulations Picture courtesy of Grocery Gazette Thailand's beverage industry is reeling from the latest sugar tax phase, prompting producers to either reduce sugar content or face substantial financial penalties. The Finance Ministry's new tax schedule, implemented by the Excise Department from April 1, marks the fourth and final phase of a long-term health initiative that commenced in 2017. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357391-thailands-sugar-tax-spurs-sweeter-beverage-reformulations/ -
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Thailand's Sugar Tax Spurs Sweeter Beverage Reformulations
Picture courtesy of Grocery Gazette Thailand's beverage industry is reeling from the latest sugar tax phase, prompting producers to either reduce sugar content or face substantial financial penalties. The Finance Ministry's new tax schedule, implemented by the Excise Department from April 1, marks the fourth and final phase of a long-term health initiative that commenced in 2017. The objective is clear: to deter sugary drink consumption and combat escalating health issues, such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. According to the new tax structure: Beverages with 10-14g of sugar per litre are taxed at 5 baht, up from 3 baht. Drinks with 6-8g of sugar see a tax increase from 0.3 baht to 1 baht. Those containing 8-10g of sugar rise from 1 baht to 3 baht. Beverages with 6g or less remain tax-free. Interestingly, drinks exceeding 14g per litre keep the maximum tax rate of 5 baht per litre, yet such sugar-heavy options have practically vanished from the market. Despite the tax hikes, officials at the Excise Department assure consumers that prices are unlikely to inflate significantly. Instead, manufacturers have been proactively reformulating their products to incorporate artificial sweeteners or less harmful natural alternatives. The shift in product composition is evident in the numbers: Low-sugar drinks (6g or less) have surged from 90 offerings in 2018 to 4,736 in 2023. Beverages in the 6-8g range have expanded from 758 to 2,900. Drinks with 14g or more have been eradicated, declining from 819 to zero. Mid-sweet beverages (10-14g range) have significantly reduced from 2,993 to a mere 524. This sugar tax marks a significant transition for Thailand's beverage industry, promoting a health-conscious shift in consumer offerings. As the nation continues to address its public health agenda, manufacturers are left to adapt or absorb the tax implications of sugar-laden products, reported The Thaiger. -- 2025-04-10
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