Thailand is set to implement a carbon tax this month as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental sustainability.
Speaking after the signing of a cooperation agreement to promote awareness of the carbon tax and sustainable energy consumption with PTT Plc and Bangchak Corporation Plc on Monday, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said the ministerial regulation on carbon tax, which was approved by the cabinet two weeks ago, is currently under review by the Council of State.
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