House, The Prime Minister points out 3 main problems in the case of Chinese products hitting the Thai market, creating concern for Thai manufacturers who are unable to compete on price.
Reporters reported that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, posted a message via Until causing concern to Thai manufacturers who are unable to compete on price, namely
There is a false declaration through the Free Trade Zone of less than 1,500 baht in order to intend to avoid VAT.
There are cheap products, especially from China, dumped into the Thai market from online products and taking advantage of the Free Trade Zone that has been established for the benefit of customs duties in industrial, commercial or other activities that are beneficial to the economy of Thailand. country
?Goods are smuggled through customs by declaring false information to avoid taxes.
These three points affect Thai entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and small traders. Affected by the inability to compete on price Because most
imported products are cheaper. Because it is exempt from taxes It is also a low quality product that lacks standard certification from government agencies. And there is also the problem of intellectual property infringement.
I have received a proposal document from the Joint Committee of 3 Private Sector Institutions (CPF) regarding guidelines for dealing with this matter. and ordered the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance to arrange a meeting with the Director-General of the Revenue Department and Director General of the Customs Department today immediately It’s the least that can be done. is the collection of value added tax In order not to put entrepreneurs in the country at a disadvantage. For other issues, we will discuss in detail in order to lead to a successful solution.
Source: Thai News Agency