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BIZARRE: Tax hike on sugary drinks postponed - What They Never Told You

A customer selects a cold drink in a convenience store. The cabinet on Tuesday postponed a planned increase in the excise tax on sugary beverages until March next year. (File photo)

The cabinet has postponed the third-phase increase in excise tax on sugary beverages for six months, until March next year, to help combat the rising cost of living.

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Tuesday the cabinet made the decision at its weekly meeting.

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