Cash-trapped Wa leadership is increasing tax rates again

23 June 2011
Cash-trapped Wa leadership is increasing tax rates again, say local people from the Sino-Burma border.
Description                    Previous rate                      New rate
Money exchanger          Y1,500 per month               Y 5,000-10,000 per month
Clinic                             Y100 per month                   Y300-600 per month
Drugstore                     Y100-200 per month          Y300-600 per month
“The rule of the (tax) game,” the late Khun Sa once said, “is to levy less if you want more and to levy more if you want less.” (SHAN)

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