Thai MOF to Propose ‘Salt Tax’ to Incoming Government: Krungthep

Thailand’s Finance Ministry is preparing to propose a “salt tax” to the incoming government as a new public health measure aimed at reducing excessive sodium consumption among Thais, according to Thai-language Krungthep Turakij newspaper.

• The proposal would introduce a tiered tax system on high-sodium products, similar to the existing sugar tax, to encourage manufacturers to lower sodium levels in their products, the newspaper reported, citing an unidentified official at the ministry’s Excise Department
• Initial target products will include non-essential, high-sodium items such as snack foods, while essential goods will be exempt to avoid raising the cost of living
• Authorities ...