Thailand Mulls VAT Collection on Cheap Online Imports Next Week

May 9, 2024, 11:04 AM UTC

Thailand’s Finance Ministry will seek cabinet approval next week to start collecting value-added tax levied on cheap online goods mainly imported from China to create a level-playing field for local producers.

  • Plan will be proposed during off-site cabinet meeting in Phetchaburi province on May 14, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat
  • NOTE: Thailand Weighs Tax on Cheap Chinese Goods Hurting Local Firms
  • Customs Department will be the collector during primary period
  • In the future, the ministry will ask online platforms to collect money and submit to the Revenue Department: Julapun

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