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Thailand to introduce “Salt Tax” with tiered rates, driving health food market boom
Thailand to introduce “Salt Tax” with tiered rates, driving health food market boom
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
Excise Department pushes forward with “salt tax” using tiered model, boosting the health food marketShuts down 4 factories for pollution turning salt fields black
Shuts down 4 factories for pollution turning salt fields black
SATURDAY, MARCH 08, 2025
The Industry Ministry ordered the closure of four factories in Samut Sakhon for concealing 35,000 tons of toxic waste and polluting salt farms, turning them black. One factory had previously been shut down but continued to violate regulations.Salt farmers in Thanbyuzayat struggle due to diesel shortage
Salt farmers in Thanbyuzayat struggle due to diesel shortage
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025
According to local sources, Thanbyuzayat, Mon State – Salt farmers in Thanbyuzayat Township are facing significant challenges due to restrictions on purchasing and transporting diesel fuel, which is essential for salt production.Measures to reduce sodium consumption may include salt tax
Measures to reduce sodium consumption may include salt tax
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Public Health Ministry on Monday outlined policies, strategies and measures to reduce consumption of salt and sodium by 30% for better health among Thai people.High sugar and salt levels in commercial foods marketed for young children in ASEAN
High sugar and salt levels in commercial foods marketed for young children in ASEAN
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023
A study across 7 countries shows an alarming 72% of snacks and finger foods marketed at children aged 6 months to 3 years contain added sweeteners, as well as the widespread use of potentially misleading and deceptive labeling and lack of strict regulations around product composition and sale.S’poreans eating too much salt, more than one in three now has high blood pressure
S’poreans eating too much salt, more than one in three now has high blood pressure
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
But there is some good news: The war on sugar seems to be having an impact, with diabetes and high cholesterol figures down a shade.Salt coffee, a Hue delicacy, conquers Hanoi taste buds
Salt coffee, a Hue delicacy, conquers Hanoi taste buds
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Hanoi has recently introduced another speciality to its gourmet coffee repertoire: Salt coffee, a treat originating from Hue.Sugary drinks tax from April won’t leave sour taste for consumers: Excise Dept
Sugary drinks tax from April won’t leave sour taste for consumers: Excise Dept
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023
The third-phase tax hike on sugary drinks next month will not affect most beverage manufacturers as they have had enough time to adjust their formulas, the Excise Department said on Monday.No salt, please: Alternatives to keep sodium out of your diet
No salt, please: Alternatives to keep sodium out of your diet
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022
Tasty food with less salt is possible, says chef Edward Chong, who helms the kitchen of Peach Blossoms, a Cantonese restaurant at Singapore’s Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay.Thai food industry to be hit with ‘salt tax’ soon
Thai food industry to be hit with ‘salt tax’ soon
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2021
The Excise Department has been instructed to find a way to impose a “salt tax” on the food industry so sodium levels in ready-to-eat food can be controlled and subsequent health problems avoided.