Thailand Proposes VAT Registration for Foreign Online Platforms to Boost E-commerce Regulation and Combat Illegal Sales

Thailand is proposing updates to its laws to require foreign online platforms to register for VAT
The initiative aims to enhance regulation of online commerce and combat illegal sales
Both local and foreign online businesses will need to register as legal entities in Thailand and comply with VAT regulations
The Revenue Department is revising tax laws to support this effort
The government plans to increase customs inspections and product checks for online sales
The goal is to assist small businesses in improving their competitiveness, especially in exports to markets like China, Japan, and South Korea.

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