Bangkok, 29 June – Airline Association of Thailand Asking the government to review the collection of excise taxes on oil according to the Ministry of Finance by the Excise Department will return to collect excise tax on jet fuel at the rate of 4.726 baht per liter on July 1 from the previous relief measures collected at the rate of 0.20 baht per liter as it directly affects the cost of of airlines serving domestic routes Including determining the fare rate of each airline.

Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth The president of the Association of Airlines of Thailand said that the association plans to submit a request to the Ministry of Finance to review measures to reduce excise taxes once again. Consider collecting a tax rate of 0.20 baht per liter or gradually increasing the tax rate according to the ladder rate. or set a new appropriate tax rate Because at present it is still an important recovery period for the aviation business. and travel It is also an opportunity to stimulate and promote the overall economy of the country. More importantly, such measures will help control domestic fares as well.

During the past period Airline Association of Thailand works closely with the Ministry of Finance. and the Excise Department In following up on the approval of the extension of time Reducing the fuel tax rate for jet aircraft continually After the airline and travel business Affected by the COVID-19 situation for more than 3 years.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency