Minister proposes tax hike on petrol to boost public transport usage

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit plans to push for an increase in excise tax on petrol in Greater Bangkok to encourage motorists to shift towards public transport.

Mr Suriya said on Thursday that a potential tax increase of 0.50 baht per litre of petrol would motivate car drivers to opt for electric trains, where fares have already been reduced to 20 baht per trip on…