Minister of Finance worried about Thai people with kidney failure Accelerate the exemption of salt tax from seasoning powder, salt, fish sauce, instant food Semi-finished food, including snacks
26 Nov 2021 – Mr. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Finance, delivered a speech at the seminar. To drive measures to reduce sodium consumption in the Thai population that the Ministry of Finance is currently studying the guidelines for excise tax on salinity based on sodium content. The excise tax measure is another tool that helps people. and industrial operators to reduce consumption and production of high-sodium products together with the use of other non-tariff measures
The goal is for Thai people’s daily sodium intake to be less than 20% per person per day or 2,800 milligrams per person per day. From the current consumption rate of Thai people at 3,600 milligrams per person per day and aiming to reduce below 2,000 milligrams per person per day
However, the taxation of salinity have to see how to start which may take time This requires careful discussion with those involved in the food chain.
“Currently, Thai people are suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney failure. which comes from sweet and salty consumption. In the past, the Treasury had already imposed a tax on sweetness and had a good result. which is necessary Due to chronic disease causing the government sector to lose expenses and opportunities for economic development When will the salinity tax begin to be collected? It depends on the availability of the relevant agencies.”
Mr Arkhom further said that for the tax on salinity will store both from ready-to-eat food and semi-finished food, snacks, including all food ingredients such as MSG, fish sauce, salt, seasoning powder, etc. There will be relevant agencies to help take care of them, such as the Office of Industrial Standards. While restaurants, restaurants must have the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help look at the quality. It uses the same system as the sweetness tax that requires clear quantification.
