- 7% VAT to be imposed on imported goods valued from one baht up starting in May
- Goods sold for less than 1,500 baht per parcel currently exempt from VAT
- Legislation on VAT collection expected to be completed by May
- VAT collection to ensure fairness for small businesses in Thailand
- New measure expected to improve competitiveness of local SMEs
- Chinese goods flooding into Thailand through e-commerce platforms
- Majority of popular products priced below 1,500 baht are mobile accessories, gadgets, power banks, clothes, and utility products
- Collection of VAT on these goods should reduce trade deficit with China
Source: bangkokpost.com
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