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Calculate excise tax

Estimated excise taxes on alcohol, cigarettes, gasoline, cars, and sugary drinks.

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Excise Tax Calculator

The Excise Tax Calculator estimates an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered from the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. Replace the example values with your own excise tax figures and recalculate after changing an assumption. Treat it as a planning estimate and independently verify the current rule or provider terms.

Estimate of excise taxes for various types of products. According to the Excise Department rate, year 2026

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Excise tax in Thailand

The Excise Department collects excise taxes according to the Excise Tax Act 2017 by dividing products into several categories. Each type has a different tax rate.

Products that are subject to excise tax

  • All types of liquor (beer, wine, distilled spirits)
  • Cigarettes and tobacco products
  • Oil and oil products
  • Cars and motorcycles
  • Yacht
  • Sugary drinks
  • Thai cards
  • Service establishments (nightclubs, discotheques)

Formula used for calculation

Excise tax = Product price × Tax rate

Rate 5%−30% Depends on the type of product such as cars, liquor, cigarettes, energy drinks, etc.

Calculation example

Example 1: Buy a car price 1,000,000 baht (rate 5%)

  • car price = 1,000,000 baht
  • Excise tax rate = 5%
  • excise tax = 1,000,000 × 5% = 50,000 baht

Example 2: Liquor price 500 baht/bottle (rate 20%)

  • Product price = 500 baht
  • Excise tax rate = 20%
  • excise tax = 500 × 20% = 100 baht

summarize

Excise taxes are consumption taxes levied on specific types of goods. to control consumption and collect government revenue The buyer ultimately bears the tax.

refer: Revenue Department: Excise Tax [Update 2026]

Frequently asked questions

What is an excise tax?
Excise tax is a tax that the Excise Department collects from certain types of goods and services that may have an impact on society or the environment, such as liquor, cigarettes, gasoline, cars, sweetened drinks. To reduce consumption of these products and earn income for the government.
How is the liquor excise tax calculated?
Alcohol excise tax is calculated based on alcohol content and retail price. Using the rates according to the table, for example beer 155 baht/liter of pure alcohol. or calculated from the selling price at the rate of %, whichever is higher
How is the car excise tax calculated?
Passenger cars are subject to excise taxes based on their cylinder volume and emissions standards, ranging from 17% for small eco-cars to 40% for large cars.
Are sweet sodas subject to excise tax?
Yes, beverages containing sugar (sucrose, glucose, fructose) are subject to excise tax based on their sugar content. Sugary drinks 6-8 grams per 100 ml. waste 1 baht/liter. If exceeding 10 grams/100 ml. waste 5 baht/liter.
Disclaimer: Calculation results are only estimates. The actual tax rate depends on the specific type of product and the Excise Department announcement. Please check with the Excise Department directly.

English calculator guide

How to use the Excise Tax Calculator

Use this page to test a specific excise tax scenario. Enter your own values in the calculator above, review the units beside each field, and recalculate after changing an assumption. The result updates the excise tax estimate instead of relying on a generic example.

  1. Build a baseline excise tax case with figures that match your situation.
  2. Run a second excise tax case after changing the rate, period, quantity or other key assumption.
  3. Record the difference between the two excise tax results and the input responsible for it.

Inputs for the excise tax estimate

For this excise tax calculation, check the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. The result is designed to show an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered, not a guaranteed provider price or official decision.

How the excise tax result is calculated

The calculator applies the displayed statutory rates, thresholds and allowances to the figures you enter. Reusing the same excise tax inputs will produce the same estimate, which makes the page suitable for controlled scenario comparisons.

Checks for a excise tax decision

Check the effective date and confirm current rules with the relevant Thai authority or a qualified adviser. For excise tax, Treat the result as an estimate for planning. Tax rules, eligibility and deduction limits can depend on the tax year and your evidence, so compare the result with current Revenue Department guidance or a qualified adviser. Because this calculation can affect an important financial, legal or health decision, independently verify the inputs and current rules before relying on the result.

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Last English review
26 July 2026

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