- From January 1, 2026, all overseas online purchases imported into Thailand, regardless of value, will be subject to 7% VAT and import duties, ending the exemption for goods under THB 1,500.
- The reform aims to level the playing field for Thai SMEs, close tax loopholes, and is expected to generate over THB 3 billion annually.
- Tax collection will vary by delivery channel: Thailand Post will collect taxes at delivery, couriers will prepay and collect from customers, and e-commerce platforms will collect taxes at checkout.
- Consumers will face higher prices for low-cost imported goods, and Customs will strengthen checks to reduce illegal imports.
- Businesses should update pricing, review compliance processes, communicate with customers, and ensure systems support the new tax collection requirements.
Source: bdo.global
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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